1. relating to the study of how plants are used by people in a particular culture or ethnic group
Usage: academic and scientific context

Examples

• The ethnobotanical research examined traditional medicinal plants used by indigenous communities.
• Her ethnobotanical studies focused on how Native American tribes utilized local flora.
• The museum displayed an ethnobotanical collection of herbs and their cultural significance.
• Ethnobotanical knowledge has been passed down through generations in many cultures.
• The ethnobotanical survey documented which plants were used for food, medicine, and textiles.