Geobotanical

/dʒiːoʊbɑːˈtænɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Of or relating to the relationship between plants and the geological features and rock types of their environment.

Etymology

Extended form of 'geobotanic' with the suffix '-al'. Became standard in botanical and ecological literature by the early 20th century.

Kelly Says

Geobotanical surveys can actually help prospectors find valuable minerals—certain plants only grow where specific metals concentrate in the soil, so they become living geological indicators.

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