Question

Arboretum is
A. A forest patch
B. A piece of social forestry
C. Botanical garden with trees
D. Botanical garden with cacti and herbs

Answer 1

Hint: The name Arboretum comes from the Latin word arbor which means tree. Botanical garden and arboretum are created for trees and plants, to acquire knowledge about them, and also to enjoy the beauty of nature.

Complete answer:
-An arboretum is a type of botanical garden with a collection of woody plants or trees. Or it can be used for botanical study of the tree specimens contained in it. The name comes from the Latin word arbor means tree.
-Although the concept of botanical gardening can be traced back to ancient history, most of the modern botanical gardens have been influenced by the gardens located in old European monasteries and universities. To study and produce medicinal plants for use was their primary purpose in Europe. Over time ornamental and non-medical plants were introduced. There were botanical gardens in the tropics created to collect the economically important plants such as spices, and they, too, gradually became more varied in plants they displayed.
-During the 18th and 19th centuries all over the world, trees were being discovered and introduced to Europe. It was very fashionable to plant them in an arboretum. They allowed people to experiment with growing some new species, to increase their botanical knowledge and showcasing the new species as the exotic rarities.

Hence, the correct answer is option (C).

Note: The difference between botanical garden and arboretum is that: a botanical garden is a garden with greenhouses for the culture, exhibition and study of special plants. It can have all types of plants. But an arboretum is a specialized botanical garden which features trees and other types of woody plants but may also include other kinds of plants.