Ethnobotanist
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Last updated on 19 Dec 2025
Overview
An Ethnobotanist studies the relationship between people and plants, focusing on how various cultures use plants for food, medicine, rituals, and other purposes. They document traditional knowledge, analyze plant properties, and contribute to conservation efforts and sustainable use of plant resources.

Job Description
- Conduct fieldwork to document traditional plant knowledge from indigenous communities.
- Study plant-based remedies and evaluate their pharmacological potential.
- Analyze the ecological, cultural, and economic significance of plants in specific regions.
- Collaborate with other scientists (e.g., chemists, pharmacologists) to study plant bioactive compounds.
- Develop strategies for the conservation of culturally and ecologically important plants.
- Publish findings in academic journals and share knowledge with local communities and stakeholders.
- Advocate for the ethical use of indigenous knowledge and fair benefit-sharing practices.
Key Skills for this Job Role
Attention to Detail
Analytical Skills
Problem Solving
Research Skills
Medical and Clinical Expertise

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