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floristic

floristic

8.1
Relating to the kinds of plants in an area and where they grow
  • adjective
  • /flɔˈrɪstɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : florístico
  • The floristic diversity of the rainforest is crucial for maintaining ecological balance.
  • floristic classification
  • floristic composition
  • floristic data

Examples

  • Thus, if the most useful map, the floristic one, is used, relevant data available on the physiognomic map are unavailable to the pedologist.

    Academic text (1991)

  • His comparisons showed that a combination of floristic and physiognomic classifications would be required for the IRS to evaluate the landholdings.

    Academic text (1991)

  • In his discussion, the stated criteria included the extent, condition, and floristic composition of the forests.

    Academic text (1991)

  • The floristic data included both genus and species when available, as well as percent coverage and species sociability.

    Academic text (1991)

  • Scholars concerned with plants as biological entities will undoubtedly continue to examine gardens for their floristic and structural characteristics and for the behavior of the gardeners in those spaces.

    Academic text (2004)

  • The floristic survey revealed a stunning variety of plant species in the region.

  • Researchers are studying the floristic trends to understand the impact of climate change on local vegetation.

Synonyms

botanical
vsfloristic
39 5.5

Relating to plants or the study of plants

focuses on regional species types and their distribution and study
floral
vsfloristic
5 3.7

Relating to the plants of a particular place

focuses on types and distribution of species in an area
botanic
vsfloristic
1 4.4

About plants or the study of plants

places emphasis on species types and their distribution in a region

Surface Forms

floristic positive

Morphology

floristic = flora (semi-transparent) = flor + istic

Formed from 'flora' + the adjective-forming suffix '-istic' producing a technical botanical adjective that may not be immediately obvious to general learners.

Etymology

Floristic comes from the root flor-, which means 'flower' in Latin and is the same root you see in flower and florist. So floristic is used to talk about the kinds of plants and where they grow in a place.