Plant Anatomy in Ethnobotanical Research: Micrographic Techniques and Applications

Abstract

In this chapter you will find a general discussion on the significance of plant anatomy in ethnobotanical research: its scope and limitations. Some detailed examples have been given of the usefulness of micrographic methodology for clarifying doubts on the use of plants in different cultural and temporal contexts, and in different use categories. Finally, the most commonly used applied plant anatomy techniques will be described.