“plant pressing” is an activity that botanists do to keep a record of plants by drying them .” Plant pressing is a process that involves flattening and drying field samples of plants so that they can be easily stored and preserved.

Botanists use a plant press, which is a set of equipment made of two strong outer boards with straps that can be tightened around them to exert pressure.

this exercise is done as part of field practical training at ensuring that students are well equipped with practical skills as an additional advantage to what has been lectured in classes