Woody vegetation

Pronunciation
/WOODEY veh-GET-AY-shun/
Category
Botany
Singular
Woody plant
Plural
Woody plants

Definition

Vegetation composed of plants with woody stems, including trees, shrubs, and bushes.

Etymology

From 'wood', referring to the hard, rigid stem material, and 'vegetation', referring to plant life.

Example

Woody vegetation provides habitat for many animals.

Related Terms

  • Trees
  • Shrubs
  • Bushes