phuton

Updated: August 14, 2026

Hence their name was especially chosen to express that double nature by which they were thought to have a share in two kingdoms at one time viz., the animal and vegetable zoon in Greek meaning animal, and phuton a plant. Zoophytes were set down as animal plants.

Jean Macé - The History of a Mouthful of Bread : And its effect on the organization of men and animals