The AMERICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY  is an internationally recognized journal accepting refereed research papers on all aspects of plant biology, published monthly since 1914.

In addition to reports of original research in all areas of plant science, the Journal contains Brief Communications and Special Papers, which include reviews, critiques, and analyses of controversial subjects. Authors are asked to pay voluntary publication costs if they have funds. There is a mandatory charge for more than five changes made on proofs resulting from mistakes made by the author(s).