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