Herbário do Maranhão-Etnobotânica
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The ethnobotanical collection of the Maranhão Herbarium (MAR), with 62 records — of which 47 are already computerized — represents an important source of knowledge about the relationships between human communities and the regional flora. This collection documents the traditional use of plants by communities, covering medicinal, food, ritual, craft and construction applications. In a state marked by rich cultural and biological diversity, the MAR ethnobotanical collection is essential for the appreciation of traditional knowledge, contributing to research in ethnobotany, biocultural conservation, sustainable use policies and environmental education. It is a living record of the interaction between nature and culture in Maranhão.
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2025-08-05T10:48:27-03:00
data supplier
mar-etno
Herbário do Maranhão-Etnobotânica
The ethnobotanical collection of the Maranhão Herbarium (MAR), with 62 records — of which 47 are already computerized — represents an important source of knowledge about the relationships between human communities and the regional flora. This collection documents the traditional use of plants by communities, covering medicinal, food, ritual, craft and construction applications. In a state marked by rich cultural and biological diversity, the MAR ethnobotanical collection is essential for the appreciation of traditional knowledge, contributing to research in ethnobotany, biocultural conservation, sustainable use policies and environmental education. It is a living record of the interaction between nature and culture in Maranhão.
mar-etno
data administrator
Eduardo Bezerra de Almeida Jr.
curador
+55 (98) 98119-1451
eduardo.almeida@ufma.br
technical host
CRIA
Centro de Referencia em Informacao Ambiental
CRIA
CRIA (Reference Center on Environmental Information) is a not-for-profit, non-government organization. Its aim is to contribute towards a more sustainable use of Brazil's biodiversity through the dissemination of high quality information and education.
http://www.cria.org.br
system administrator
Sidnei de Souza
Informatics Director
+55 19 3288-0466
contato@cria.org.br