The study of plant life can be referred to as various synonyms or similar terms depending on the context it is used. For instance, Botany is the scientific study of plants including structure, growth, reproduction, metabolism and classification. Plant biology is another term used to describe the study of plants, which encompasses all aspects of plant life, including genetics, ecology, and physiology. Phytology is a synonym that is less commonly used but refers to the scientific study of plants. Additionally, plant ecology is the study of the relationship between plants and their environment, while dendrology is the identification and study of trees. Collectively, all these terms refer to various branches of the broad field of plant science.