How to Avoid Buying Trafficked Plants: A Guide to Ethical and Legal Plant Shopping

This article is about how to shop smart for plants so you don’t support trafficking or illegal trade. “When you buy a plant, you’re making a choice—let it be for growth, not for greed.” – The Economic Botanist Over the past decade, the houseplant boom has brought joy to many—green corners, plant swaps, propagation experiments. But…

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Reimagining How We Learn about Plants: Emerging Trends in Botany Education

This article is about how botany education is changing with new teaching methods that make learning about plants more engaging, fun, and relevant. “Plants are not just background scenery; they are the foundation of life and the key to our future. Understanding them means understanding our planet.” – The Economic Botanist Plants aren’t just the green…

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Extreme Botany: Drones and Paramotorism in Plant Exploration

This article is about how drones and paramotorism are revolutionizing plant exploration. “Exploring plants from the sky isn’t just science—it’s a thrilling adventure that connects us to nature in bold new ways.” – The Economic Botanist  You might picture plant science as something that happens quietly in greenhouses or deep in forests, with scientists hunched over…

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Jungle Journeys: Exploring the Diversity of Palms and Tropical Rainforests

This article is about the world of palms and their significance to tropical rainforest’s diversity. “In the rustle of emerald fronds, tropical rainforests whisper stories of palms—and we’re here to listen.” – The Economic Botanist Welcome on this green adventure. In today’s deep-dive, we’re going to explore the amazing world of palm trees and tropical…

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Economic Botany: How Plants Power Our World and Future

This article is about how plant knowledge fuels innovation and shapes our future.  “Economic botany is where ancient roots meet modern innovation—cultivating a future where nature’s wisdom and human ingenuity grow hand in hand.” – The Economic Botanist Have you ever stopped to think about how deeply our lives are tied to plants? From the…

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Weedness: Embracing the Ecology of Weeds in a More-Than-Human World

This article is about the concept of weedness and its vital role in ecology. Discover how embracing Weedness can transform our understanding of weeds.  “Weeds are not trespassers but storytellers—rooted in resilience, they remind us that wildness has wisdom beyond human design.” – The Economic Botanist When you hear the word “weed,” what do you picture?…

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