Dendrology

In this article, we will explore Dendrology from different perspectives and in various contexts. Dendrology is a topic that has sparked interest and debate over time, and its relevance continues to be evident today. Through this article, we will delve into the multiple aspects that Dendrology encompasses, addressing its implications, its history, its impact on today's society, as well as the possible perspectives offered by experts and scholars on the subject. Likewise, we will examine different opinions and points of view in relation to Dendrology, with the purpose of providing the reader with a complete and enriching vision on this topic.

Leaf shape is a common method used to identify trees.

Dendrology (Ancient Greek: δένδρον, dendron, "tree"; and Ancient Greek: -λογία, -logia, science of or study of) or xylology (Ancient Greek: ξύλον, ksulon, "wood") is the science and study of woody plants (trees, shrubs, and lianas), specifically, their taxonomic classifications. There is no sharp boundary between plant taxonomy and dendrology; woody plants not only belong to many different plant families, but these families may be made up of both woody and non-woody members. Some families include only a few woody species. Dendrology, as a discipline of industrial forestry, tends to focus on identification of economically useful woody plants and their taxonomic interrelationships. As an academic course of study, dendrology will include all woody plants, native and non-native, that occur in a region. A related discipline is the study of sylvics, which focuses on the autecology of genera and species.

In the past, dendrology included the study of the natural history of woody species in specific regions, but this aspect is now considered part of ecology. The field also plays a role in conserving rare or endangered species.

Relationship with botany

Dendrology is a branch of botany that specializes in the characterization and identification of woody plants, while botany is the study of all types of general plants.

Noted dendrologists

Gallery

  • Plates of trees and gardens, in Larousse, 20th century
  • Arbres: bois, feuilles, fruits, etc., Plate 1
    Arbres: bois, feuilles, fruits, etc., Plate 1
  • Arbres: bois, feuilles, fruits, etc., Plate 2
    Arbres: bois, feuilles, fruits, etc., Plate 2
  • Jardins : arbres d'ornement, Plate 1
    Jardins : arbres d'ornement, Plate 1
  • Jardins : arbres d'ornement, Plate 2
    Jardins : arbres d'ornement, Plate 2

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Dendrology | Definition & Description | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
  2. ^ "Dendrology". Tree Identification. Retrieved June 3, 2019.

External links

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