Ethnobotanical Diversity of the Saharanpur Region: A Narrative Review

Abstract

Ethnobotany examines the relationship between plant diversity and traditional knowledge developed by local communities over time. The Saharanpur region of western Uttar Pradesh possesses rich plant diversity and a strong tradition of indigenous plant use. This narrative review presents an overview of ethnobotanical diversity in the Saharanpur region based on existing literature.

The review focuses on traditionally utilized plant species, their plant parts, and their cultural, ecological, and utilitarian significance. It highlights how local communities use plants for domestic, agricultural, cultural, and traditional purposes. The study is based on previously published research articles, books, and review papers related to ethnobotany and plant diversity.

This review emphasizes the importance of documenting indigenous plant knowledge, which is gradually declining due to modernization and changing lifestyles. The paper aims to support students and early researchers in Botany and Life Sciences by providing a structured overview of ethnobotanical diversity in the region.