n. The branch of paleontology that deals with plant fossils and ancient vegetation. pa′le·o·bo·tanic (-bə-tănĭk), pa′le·o·bo·tani·cal (-ĭ-kəl) adj. pa′le·o·bo·tani·cal·ly adv. pa′le·o·bota·nist n. |
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