ClimateAugust 16, 2026

ethnobotanical

eth-no-buh-TAN-i-kul

Definition

Relating to the scientific study of the traditional knowledge and customs of a people concerning plants and their medical, religious, and other uses.

Etymology

The word is formed from the Greek 'ethnos' (people or nation) and 'botanikos' (of or relating to herbs or plants). It describes the interdisciplinary field that investigates the relationship between human cultures and the plant world.

In the news

The article describes the Shambhala Foundation as an 'ecological ethnobotanical conservation programme,' highlighting its focus on integrating traditional knowledge and local community practices into forest restoration.

Lantana camara: The elephant-size problem hiding in India’s green forests

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