Plants, flowers, trees and other similar organisms living in the Earth have an important function. Because of the way they function they provide oxygen for humans to live along with beauty, comfort, shade and even nourishment.

The study of these living organisms is called the study of botany. According to Biology-Online.org, the definition of botany can be described as the scientific study of plants and plant life. There are many different areas of study for botanists which include forestry, horticulture and plant ecology. Because of the work of botanists, people have a better understanding of how plants interact with the environment and human life. For example, aquatic and decaying plants are the main source of food for catfish. Fishing enthusiasts are grateful for the growth of healthy plants the catfish eat so their lures catch the most impressive catfish specimens. To learn more about botany, here is a collection of resources:

Botany

• Botany – definition and general information about the field of botany.
• Botany Department – information from the Smithsonian about the study of plants.
• Virtual Foliage – informative page about the field of botany.
• Plant Biology – useful collection of resources on botany.
• Online Botany Textbook – informative page containing an online book for a botany course.

Botany Fields

• Botany Science – helpful information on the field of botany.
• Career Areas – information on areas of study and career opportunities.
• Botany Career Development – collection of information on a career in botany.
• Botany – useful information on the field of botany.
• Botany Career Resources – information on botany as a career.

Ethnobotany

• North American Ethnobotany – resources on the area of ethnobotany.
• Ethnobotany Resources – collection of links in the area of ethnobotany study.
• Ethnobotany Information – useful information on the field of ethnobotany.
• Ethnobotany Database – helpful database of information on native plants and flowers.
• Ethnobotany Definition – information on what ethnobotany is and why it is important.

Forestry

• Forestry and Environmental Research – information on forestry and related areas from N.C. State.
• Forestry and Resources – informative resources and information on the field of forestry.
• Becoming a Forester – useful information on what it takes to have a career in forestry.
• Career Development – helpful career information in the field of forestry.

Horticulture

• Horticulture Information – resources and overview on the field of horticulture.
• Smithsonian Gardens – horticulture information, collections and resources.
• Cornell Horticulture – useful information on horticulture from Cornell University.
• Horticulture Career Opportunities – helpful information on pursuing horticulture as a career.

Plant Anatomy

• Plant Anatomy Laboratory – information on the study of plant anatomy.
• Plant Anatomy – informative resource dealing with the anatomy of plants.
• Plant Structure – useful information discussing plants and their structure.
• Plant Anatomy – information about the anatomy and structures of plants.

Plant Ecology

• Plant Ecology – resources and information on the ecology of plants.
• Plant Ecology Laboratory – helpful information on the study of plant growth.
• Plant Ecology Labs – information on the study of how plants interact with other plants.
• Plant Ecology Lab – useful information on plant ecology.

Botany Resources

• Botany Resources – selected links to helpful sites on botany.
• Botany Information Sources – collection of helpful links about botany.
• Botany Internet Resources – useful collection of resources on botany.
• Reference Resources on Botany – helpful listing of botany reference resources.