arboreta
Cultivated woodland gardens
Arboreta is the plural of arboretum—a botanical garden devoted to trees and woody plants.
The Latin plural appears in formal and scientific contexts: The university maintains several arboreta across the region.
The anglicized plural arboretums is equally acceptable.
Quercus genus member
- mapleSap-yielding hardwood tree
- pineCone-bearing evergreen
- birchPale deciduous hardwood
- cedarDurable, fragrant conifer
redwood · sequoia · spruce · beech · elm · magnolia · ginkgo · cypress
Plants of a region
- herbariumPreserved plant specimen archive
- taxonomyScience of categorical arrangement
- specimensRepresentative items for examination
- angiospermsPlants producing covered seeds
gymnosperms · genus · species · morphology · pollination · biodiversity · cultivars · nomenclature
Modifying outdoor areas aesthetically
- pathwaysRoutes for walking
- canopyOverhead protective covering
- grovesSmall clusters of trees
- shade gardensPlantings thriving without direct sunlight
woodland walks · water features · memorial trees · benches · signage · vistas · focal points · naturalistic
Maintaining something's condition
- endangered speciesOrganisms facing extinction risk
- habitat restorationReviving degraded natural environments
- native plantsFlora original to area
- genetic diversityAllelic variation within populations
reforestation · species recovery · wildlife habitat · ecological restoration · germplasm · ex-situ conservation · rare plants · heritage trees
Trips with an expert leader
- workshopsGroup learning sessions
- plant identificationDetermining a specimen's species
- nature walksOutdoor excursions observing wildlife
- visitor centerInformation point for guests
classes · demonstrations · field trips · docents · outreach · curriculum · family programs · citizen science
oak
Quercus genus member
cedar · redwood · sequoia · spruce · beech · elm · magnolia · ginkgo · cypress · willow
flora
Plants of a region
- herbariumPreserved plant specimen archive
- taxonomyScience of categorical arrangement
- specimensRepresentative items for examination
angiosperms · gymnosperms · genus · species · morphology · pollination · biodiversity · cultivars · nomenclature · systematics
landscaping
Modifying outdoor areas aesthetically
shade gardens · woodland walks · water features · memorial trees · benches · signage · vistas · focal points · naturalistic · understory
preservation
Maintaining something's condition
- endangered speciesOrganisms facing extinction risk
- habitat restorationReviving degraded natural environments
- native plantsFlora original to area
genetic diversity · reforestation · species recovery · wildlife habitat · ecological restoration · germplasm · ex-situ conservation · rare plants · heritage trees · old-growth
guided tours
Trips with an expert leader
- workshopsGroup learning sessions
- plant identificationDetermining a specimen's species
- nature walksOutdoor excursions observing wildlife
visitor center · classes · demonstrations · field trips · docents · outreach · curriculum · family programs · citizen science · lectures
arboretawilderness
Uncultivated, uninhabited natural region
wildwood · scrubland · virgin forest · primeval forests · old-growth forest
arboretagrasslands
Open grassy terrain
prairies · flower gardens · meadows · steppes · savannas
arboretaparking lots
Paved areas for vehicles
concrete jungles · urban sprawl · industrial zones · shopping malls · developments