Ethnobotanical Knowledge

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a type of traditional Mexican dance

adjective describing something related to or characteristic of the Acuchi dance

  • The acuchi plant is known for its medicinal properties.
  • I heard that acuchi leaves can help with stomach aches.
  • Hey, can you pass me some of that acuchi for my headache?
  • His words were like a soothing acuchi for her troubled mind.

noun a plant native to North Africa and the Middle East, known for its small yellow flowers and feathery leaves

  • African rue, also known as Peganum harmala, is a flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region.
  • I heard African rue can be used as a natural dye for fabrics.
  • Have you seen that African rue plant growing wild by the roadside?
  • The spread of African rue in the area symbolizes the encroachment of invasive species.