ethnobotanists

/ˌɛθnoʊˈbɑtənɪsts/
noun
  1. Plural of ethnobotanist; scientists who study how people in different cultures use plants.
    • Many ethnobotanists work with indigenous communities to preserve traditional knowledge.
    • The team of ethnobotanists discovered a new medicinal plant used by local healers.
    • Ethnobotanists from around the world gathered for the conference.