Question

What is the meaning of the word "Botany". Theophrastus was the father of Botany.

Answer 1

Answer:

The ancient Greek Theophrastus (371–286 B.C.E.) is known as the father, or founder, of botany. He wrote two large books, On the History of Plants and On the Causes of Plants. ... He also developed a theory of plant growth and wrote about how plants were structured. He identified and described 550 different plants.

Answer 2

Answer:

The ancient Greek Theophrastus (371–286 B.C.E.) is known as the father, or founder, of botany. He wrote two large books, On the History of Plants and On the Causes of Plants.