1. The branch of botany that deals with the study of plant species in a particular region or area, including their distribution, composition, and relationships.
Usage: Usually used in singular form; Technical/academic field

Examples

• The floristics of the Amazon rainforest reveals thousands of plant species found nowhere else on Earth.
• Researchers in floristics map the distribution of native plants across different ecosystems.
• Understanding the floristics of a region helps conservationists protect endangered plant communities.
• The floristics course examined how climate and soil affect plant composition in various habitats.
• Modern floristics uses DNA analysis to better understand plant relationships and origins.