Paleo botanies, also known as paleobotany, is the study of fossil plants and their evolutionary history. There are several synonyms for this field of study, including paleophytology, paleofloristics, and fossil botany. Paleophytology focuses on the study of ancient plant life, while paleofloristics is the examination of plant fossils in their ecological context. Fossil botany encompasses the study of not only plants but also fungi, algae, and other organisms that are preserved as fossils. The study of paleo botanies has contributed greatly to our understanding of the origin and evolution of plant life on Earth and continues to provide important insights into the history of our planet's life forms.