plant taxonomy

Plant taxonomy is the scientific method of classifying and naming plants based on their characteristics and relationships. It organizes plants into hierarchical groups, starting with broad categories like kingdoms and moving to more specific levels such as families, genera, and species. For example, the rose belongs to the family Rosaceae, the genus Rosa, and the species Rosa rubiginosa. This structured classification helps scientists communicate about plants consistently, understand their evolution, and identify their ecological roles. Taxonomy is essential for botany, agriculture, conservation, and other fields related to plant science.