1. Scientists who study the relationship between plants and their geographical environment, including how plants are distributed across regions and how they adapt to local conditions.
Usage: plural form of geobotanist; field-specific term in botany and ecology

Examples

• Geobotanists conducted field surveys to map the distribution of native plant species across the mountain range.
• The team of geobotanists discovered that climate change was affecting the migration patterns of alpine vegetation.
• Geobotanists use satellite imagery and ground sampling to study how plants respond to different soil types and elevations.
• Several geobotanists collaborated on research examining the biodiversity of tropical rainforests.
• Geobotanists at the university are investigating how invasive species spread through different geographical regions.