This beautifully illustrated book, written by botanist Madeline Harley (formerly of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew) provides an invaluable guide to identifying weeds found in the British Isles. The introduction discusses various aspects of weeds, looking at how they are defined, their uses,...

Non-timber forest resources (NTFRs) are the non-woody part of the forest vegetation susceptible to be used by rural populations. This study researched the main NTFRs -specifically plants- used in the towns of Capulálpam and Jaltianguis, in the state of Oaxaca. 40 key informants selected using the...

Ethnopharmacological relevance: French Guiana is a French overseas territory with a rich history of migration that has led to a highly intercultural society. Today, its population is one of the youngest in the French territory and is rapidly increasing. Despite a context of cultural revival seeking ...

Background: The Caribbean Basin has complex biogeographical and cultural histories that have shaped its highly diverse botanical and cultural landscapes. As a result, the current ethnic composition of the Basin is a heterogeneous mixture including Amerindian, Afrocaribbean and a wide range of...

Any plant growing out of place, non useful, unwanted, harmful, often prolific and persistent, or interfering with agricultural operation reducing crop yield is called a weed or floral invasive species. These species grow and flourish in any area, like croplands, roadsides, railway tracks,...

A survey was conducted in 31 fringe villages of Pocharam wildlife sanctuary, Telangana, India, during 2010 to 2012, in order to explore and document the ethnobotanical knowledge of Yerukulas and Lambadis communities. There was revealed the use of 173 Angiosperm species. The pattern of the plant use ...

Quilombolas, or Maroons, are traditional groups of people of African-Brazilian descent, who self-identify as such, with their own historical background, which includes black ancestors and an identity related to the historical resistance to oppression. Studying three Quilombola communities as a case ...

This book provides information on many different native and introduced plants in Belize and their traditional and contemporary uses, including food, medicine, fibre, in spiritual practices and many other purposes.