Australian Ethnobotany: An Overview
Australian Ethnobotany: An Overview Journal Article
Australian Aboriginal Studies
- Author(s): Clarke, P.A.
- Published: 2003
Abstract: Australian ethnobotany maintains a common area of interest for a wide range of specialists, some of whom study the physical properties of plants and their potential for use by the wider community, while others focus upon the Indigenous cultural importance of plant species. Rather than being just an antiquarian pursuit, Australian ethnobotany offers a greater insight into Indigenous seasonal calendars, which is leading to changes in land management practices in some regions.