ethnobotany

Noun

Meaning

(botany, sociology) The scientific study of the relationships between people and plants.

(pharmacology) The scientific study of traditional medicinal plants used by various ethnic groups.

Examples

Moore, pp. 154–156 Ethnobotany An infusion of the pulverized leaves and blossoms of tansy is used for dizziness and weakness. Source: Internet

Ethnobotany The Klamath use Apocynum cannabinum as a fiber. Source: Internet

First Nation communities Ethnobotany The Hudson Bay Cree use a decoction of the leaves of Kalmia latifolia for diarrhea, but they consider the plant to be poisonous. Source: Internet

Ethnobotany of British Columbia: Plants and Peoples in a Changing World. Source: Internet

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