Agrostology is the scientific study of grasses, including their classification, physiology, ecology, and uses. There are several synonyms for agrostology, including graminology, which is the study of grasses and related plants; poaceology, which is the study of members of the Poaceae family (grass family); and phytomelology, which is the study of grasses and their anatomy. These other terms are used interchangeably to refer to the scientific study of grasses, and are commonly used in academic and research settings. Whatever the term used, the study of grasses is an important field in botany, agriculture, and ecology, and plays a vital role in our understanding of the natural world.