botanical painting
nounUK /bəˈtænɪkəl ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
US /bəˈtænɪkəl ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
A picture of a plant made with paint.
She made a botanical painting of a sunflower for her art class.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The art or practice of painting plants in a detailed, realistic way.
Botanical painting requires patience and careful observation.
3. A style of art that focuses on flowers, leaves, and other plant parts.
The museum has a whole room dedicated to botanical painting.
4. A painted image used in books or science to show what a plant looks like.
The old herbal book included a botanical painting of each herb.