Sunday, 26 May 2019

Sunday Rest: Word Not To Use Today: megaphanerophyte.

A megaphanerophyte is a term used by botanists to describe a tree - any tree - over thirty metres in height.

And, you know something? 

Sometimes I wonder how well these botanists really understand the point of language.


Sunday Rest: megaphanerophyte. The word is made up of Greek bits: mega, huge or powerful, phaneros, visible, and -phyte, plant.

Yes, I'm wondering how many invisible plants there are about the place, too.





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