Paleo botany is the scientific study of ancient plant life and its evolution over time. There are several synonyms that can be used to describe the same field of study. One such synonym is paleobotany, which is commonly used in scientific literature, research papers, and textbooks. Another synonym is paleophytology, which is a term used to describe the study of ancient plant life from a geological perspective. Other related terms include paleoecology, which examines the relationship between ancient plant life and its environment, and paleontology, which is the study of ancient lifeforms in general (not just plants). These synonyms all refer to the same field of study, but may have slightly different focuses and methodologies.