Dendrology Botany

The tallest known living tree, a coast redwood, is taller than the Statue of Liberty. This fact highlights the impressive scale of trees studied in dendrology. elaborate

Xylology Botany

Xylology, the study of wood, includes analyzing tree rings to determine a tree's age and past environmental conditions, a process known as dendrochronology. elaborate

Bryology Botany

Some mosses can survive being completely dried out for years, then revive when rehydrated. elaborate

Herbalism Study Botany

Herbalism studies sometimes involve identifying plants through their taste, a practice not recommended for beginners due to the potential for ingesting poisonous plants. elaborate

Phycology Botany

Some algae, studied in phycology, can produce compounds with anti-cancer properties. elaborate

Palynology Botany

Palynology can be used to detect counterfeit art; pollen analysis of paint layers can reveal inconsistencies with the claimed age and origin of a painting. elaborate

Agrostology Botany

Agrostology, the study of grasses, identifies over 12,000 different species of grasses worldwide. elaborate