The Economic Botanist is an independent digital publication exploring the deep, complex, and evolving relationship between people and plants.

 

Rooted in the discipline of economic botany, our mission is to share accessible, research-informed articles that uncover how plants shape—and are shaped by—human culture, society, health, and the environment. From the use of plants in traditional medicine to their roles in global trade, politics, and rituals, we cover a broad range of topics where botany intersects with everyday life.

 

We believe that understanding plants is essential to understanding ourselves.

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Whether you're a student, researcher, policy thinker, herbalist, or simply a curious mind, The Economic Botanist offers you a place to learn, reflect, and engage with stories that deepen your awareness of the natural world and its cultural meanings.

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What You’ll Find Here

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• In-Depth Articles on plant-human relationships from cultural, scientific, and historical perspectives

• Features on plants with significance in medicine, food systems, or identity

• Essays and Explorations of how traditional knowledge and modern science intersect

• Curated Resources for further learning

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All content is curated with a focus on clarity, depth, and respect for diverse knowledge systems.

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​The site is not affiliated with any institution and is entirely editorially independent.

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