noun
- plural of plantsman; people who are skilled in or devoted to the cultivation and study of plants, especially ornamental plants and gardening.
Usage: chiefly British; often used in horticultural and gardening contexts
Examples
- The local plantsmen gathered at the botanical garden to share their expertise.
- Expert plantsmen can identify rare species by their leaf structure alone.
- She joined a club of dedicated plantsmen interested in native plant conservation.
- The nursery employs several experienced plantsmen who advise customers on plant care.
- Plantsmen from around the region competed in the annual flower show.
- These plantsmen have spent decades cultivating their knowledge of perennial plants.