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The Purposes of Ethno-Botany


Web link: www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.10...

Pages: 146 - 154

Abstract

1. The study of ethno-botany aids in elucidating the cultural position of the tribes who used the plants for food, shelter or clothing. 2. An ethno-botanical study throws light upon the past distribution of plants. 3. An ethno-botanical study helps us to decide as to the ancient trade routes. 4. Ethno-botaniy is useful as suggesting new lines of manufacture at the present day.