phytology vs basal

phytology is a noun but basal is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
phytology	Yes	No	No	No
basal	No	Yes	No	No

phytology (noun)	basal (noun)
the branch of biology that studies plants

phytology (adjective)	basal (adjective)
	especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem; especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem
	serving as or forming a base
	of or being the essential or basic part