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Who is often referred to as the 'father of ethnobotany'?
Richard Evans Schultes
What did Richard Evans Schultes explain as the meaning of ethnobotany?
Investigating plants used by primitive societies in various parts of the world
What are some aspects of life for which local customs involving the practical uses of local flora are documented?
Medicines, foods, intoxicants, and clothing
Who first proposed the idea of ethnobotany?
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What did ethnobotany grow from after the time of Richard Evans Schultes?
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Study Notes
Ethnobotany
- Richard Evans Schultes is often referred to as the 'father of ethnobotany'.
- Schultes explained ethnobotany as the study of the relationship between plants and cultures, focusing on the practical uses of local flora.
- Local customs involving the practical uses of local flora are documented for aspects of life such as food, medicine, rituals, and daily life.
- The idea of ethnobotany was first proposed by John Harshberger in 1895.
- After the time of Richard Evans Schultes, ethnobotany grew from a narrow focus on medicinal plants to a broader field that encompasses ecology, economy, and conservation.
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Test your knowledge about ethnobotany, the study of a region's plants and their practical uses through traditional knowledge. Learn about the traditional uses of plants for medicines, foods, intoxicants, and clothing in various cultures.
