Independent science journalism on ethnobotany, medicinal plants, traditional knowledge, plant conservation
🌿 Plant Lore is an independent science journalism platform dedicated to making expert knowledge in ethnobotany, medicinal plants, traditional knowledge, plant conservation accessible to a global readership. Every article is grounded in peer-reviewed literature and written by a credentialed researcher with direct field and laboratory experience. We do not publish opinion, speculation, or content that has not been verified against primary scientific sources.
When scientific findings are contested or uncertain, we represent that uncertainty clearly and cite the range of current expert opinion. Corrections to published articles are made promptly and transparently. We welcome feedback, corrections, and research tips from readers and researchers worldwide.
Dr. Sana Mirza — PhD Ethnobotany, University of Karachi / Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Dr. Sana Mirza is a specialist in ethnobotany, medicinal plants, traditional knowledge, plant conservation, with more than a decade of field research and peer-reviewed publication experience. Their work has appeared in leading international journals and they have collaborated with major research institutions including Royal Botanic Gardens Kew · Society of Ethnobiology · IUCN · UNESCO. They bring both scientific rigour and a commitment to accessible science communication to every article published on 🌿 Plant Lore.
As the principal author of 🌿 Plant Lore, Sana reviews all published content for scientific accuracy and ensures that every claim is traceable to a primary scientific source. Their academic training at the intersection of field ecology and laboratory science provides the breadth of expertise needed to cover the full scope of topics addressed on this site.
Every article published on 🌿 Plant Lore is based on peer-reviewed scientific literature, data from recognised research institutions (Royal Botanic Gardens Kew · Society of Ethnobiology · IUCN · UNESCO), and the author's own research experience. Articles are reviewed for factual accuracy before publication and updated when new research substantially changes scientific understanding.
We draw on sources including IUCN Red List data, IPCC Assessment Reports, NASA Earth Observatory, NOAA datasets, and peer-reviewed journals including Nature, Science, and specialist disciplinary journals. All external links point to primary sources — institutional websites, peer-reviewed publications, and recognised scientific databases — rather than secondary or aggregated sources.
Our editorial focus is ethnobotany, medicinal plants, traditional knowledge, plant conservation. We publish in-depth science articles, research summaries, and expert explainers aimed at readers with a genuine interest in science — from students and educators to researchers and conservation professionals. We aim to cover topics at a level of depth and rigour that respects our readers' intelligence and curiosity.
We welcome corrections, story tips, research collaboration enquiries, and reader feedback. Please visit our contact page to get in touch. We aim to respond to all enquiries within three business days.