Bridging Nature, Tradition, and Discovery in Ethnobotany
August 20, 2025
Ethnobotanical medicinal plants represent the intersection of traditional indigenous knowledge and modern scientific research, encompassing thousands of plant species used for healing across cultures worldwide. These plants, documented through ethnobotany research, have served as primary healthcare sources for indigenous communities Read more…
August 10, 2025
Ethical wildcrafting is the practice of gathering medicinal plants in ways that protect ecosystems, respect local laws, and honor community knowledge. This guide explains how to harvest responsibly—from permits and plant ID to non-destructive techniques, post-harvest handling, and a personal Read more…
August 4, 2025
A field herbarium is more than a collection of dried plants; it is a structured record of botanical observations that preserves species identity, context, and cultural knowledge for future study. Whether you are an ethnobotanist, a biology student, a conservationist, Read more…
July 9, 2025
Cities and remote field sites alike still yield plant mysteries that never make it into the classic campus herbarium. A personal herbarium—whether you mount specimens in archival folders, digitize them on a laptop, or hybridize both—remains one of the simplest, Read more…
July 9, 2025
Cities may look like concrete habitats, yet millions of residents cultivate, gather, trade and heal with plants every day. Urban ethnobotany—the study of how city dwellers perceive and use flora—reveals unexpected reservoirs of traditional wisdom, innovation in green spaces and Read more…
January 9, 2025
Ethnobotany, the study of the relationships between people and plants, has been instrumental in uncovering medicinal properties of flora worldwide. Among these, antiviral plants hold a critical place, offering natural solutions to combat viral infections. Traditional knowledge passed through generations Read more…
December 27, 2024
Plant science can be a fascinating field, offering a wide array of career opportunities for those passionate about the natural world. Two popular career paths in this field are horticulturists and botanists, and while they both focus on plants, their Read more…
December 27, 2024
Botany is the branch of biology that focuses on the scientific study of plants, from their structure and function to their environment and evolution. A botanist, or plant scientist, studies the intricate processes that allow plants to survive, grow, and Read more…
December 23, 2024
Botany, the study of plants, plays a crucial role in understanding and solving some of the most pressing environmental, agricultural, and medicinal challenges. With a rapidly changing climate and a growing need for sustainable food sources, the world requires skilled Read more…
December 16, 2024
A botany degree opens the door to a fascinating world of plant science, offering opportunities to explore the vital role plants play in sustaining life on Earth. As a botanist, you’ll study everything from plant genetics to ecosystems, contributing to Read more…