1. Plural of ethnobotany; the scientific study of the relationships between plants and cultures, including how different peoples use, classify, and manage plants.
Usage: academic; scientific

Examples

• Ethnobotanies from around the world reveal how indigenous communities have developed sophisticated knowledge of medicinal plants.
• The conference brought together researchers studying various ethnobotanies across Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
• Modern ethnobotanies combine traditional ecological knowledge with contemporary botanical science.
• These ethnobotanies document the cultural significance of plants in different societies.
• Ethnobotanies help preserve endangered plant species and the cultural practices associated with them.