Wiktionary:Word of the day/2021/June 5

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Word of the day
for June 5
archaeophyte n
  1. (botany) A plant which was introduced to an area by humans (or arrived naturally, but from an area in which it was present as a human introduction) and became naturalized before 1500 C.E. (but especially in prehistoric times).

Today is World Environment Day, which is recognized by the United Nations to promote worldwide awareness of the need and action to protect the environment.

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