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What does an ethnobotanist study?

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13y ago
Updated: 8/16/2019

studies the local culture and how it uses plants to heal sickness

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What branch of science does ethnobotanist specialize?

Ethnobotonists study the relationships that exist between people and plants.


Does an ethnobotanist study life or earth or physical science?

The best way to explain an Ethnobotanist's studies is to break down what the word actually means. Ethno being the study of ethics, and botan, (or botany) as the study of plants, so the best description for an ethnobotanist would be someone who studies the ethicical uses of plants in different cultures across the world. some examples would be an anthropologist who studies different societies that use Ayauaska for spiritual experiences.


A scientist who is interested in studying the uses of plants by native peoples is known as a?

An ethnobotanist. Ethnobotanists study how different cultures use plants for food, medicine, and other purposes, often focusing on indigenous knowledge and traditional practices.


Is ethnobotanist James Wong gay?

'This question has no bearing on his qualifications and expertise as an ethnobotanist.' That wasn't the question.


What is the difference between botany and botanist?

a biologist specializing in the study of plants


An ethnobotanist is a scientist who?

Ethnobotanists study plants and their applications, forsome economic, medicinal or other benefits to communities. They serve as consultants in traditional medicine and in cultural and environmental impact studies.


Who are some famous Ethnobotanist?

Wade Davis is the most famous.


What type of science does an ethnobotanist specialize in?

relationships between people and plants


What branch of science is a ethnobotanist science in?

Ethnobotany is a branch of science that combines the study of plants and their traditional uses by different cultures. It is an interdisciplinary field that combines elements of botany, anthropology, and ecology to understand the relationships between people and plants.


Is ethnobotanist classified in life Earth or physical science?

I think that would be human geography?


How might ethnobotanist play a role in pharmacology?

Ethnobotanists can identify and study plants used in traditional medicine by various cultures, leading to the discovery of new medicinal compounds. This information can then be used by pharmacologists to isolate, study, and potentially develop these compounds into pharmaceutical drugs for various health conditions. Collaboration between ethnobotanists and pharmacologists can help bridge traditional knowledge with modern medicinal practices.


What branch of science is an ethnobotanist?

Ethnobotany is a branch of science that combines elements of botany, anthropology, and ecology. Ethnobotanists study the relationships between plants and people, particularly how plants are used for medicinal, cultural, and social purposes by different communities around the world.