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botanical

[buh-tan-i-kuhl] / bəˈtæn ɪ kəl /
ADJECTIVE
relating to plants
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Kew's Wakehurst botanical gardens launched its Nature Unlocked programme in 2021 with an aim to develop solutions to climate change, nature recovery and biodiversity loss.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

This created a “competition for botanical immortality,” as dubiously qualified botanists described and named plants for personal glory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

To start, they’ve been masquerading as a vegetable when they are actually classified as botanical fruits.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Southern California, especially Los Angeles, has many breathtaking botanical gardens and wildflower-lined hiking trails.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Watching the movie, I can't stop thinking about wanting to be at the ridiculous botanical gardens with Jane.

From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan



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