1. a person who is not a botanist or does not specialize in botany

Examples

• As a nonbotanist, she struggled to identify the different plant species in the garden.
• The field guide was written to help nonbotanists learn about local flora.
• Even a nonbotanist could appreciate the beauty of the rare orchid display.
• The professor explained the concepts in terms that any nonbotanist could understand.
• Being a nonbotanist didn’t stop him from enjoying nature walks and photography.
• The workshop was designed for nonbotanists interested in learning about medicinal plants.