Choose one of the categories above for a list of plant-related websites. Selected websites are all non-commercial, without advertisements, and free-access sites. The links provided have all been checked as of March 1, 2018; however, websites are occasionally moved or deleted without notice by the authors or sponsoring agency. If you do encounter a link that no longer works or a website that has changed location, please report the problematic link to the NOPD so that we can update the link.

Ethnobotany

Botanical.com - A Modern Herbal by Mrs. Maud Grieve

An on-line version of this classic herbal reference, originally published in 1931, but still available for purchase in softcover.

Dr. Duke's Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases

A searchable database from Dr. Jim Duke that provides a list of known ethnobotanical uses and chemicals for plants included in this database. An interesting feature is the ability to find out what other plants contain a certain chemical by clicking on the name of that chemical.

Economically Important Plants Families

The best all-around website on economically important plants, by Wayne P. Armstrong, Palomar College, CA. Contains well-illustrated, easy to understand descriptions that spur student interest; a great site for teachers and students. Part of the larger Wayne's Word website.

Ethnobotanical Leaflets

A collection of interesting short papers from Southern Illinois University on topics of ethnobotanical interest; ranging from Salicin and Hypericin to Peyote and Native American Culture.

Gernot Katzer's Spice Pages

A fabulous website in English and German, by Gernot Katzer, with information and excellent photos on every spice you can imagine. Common names are provided in many languages. A must-know site for ethnobotany students.

World Economic Plants in GRIN (Germplasm Resources Information Network)

Enter a common or scientific name to search this database of economic plant names, which includes world ranges, common names in several languages, and information on economic importance. An excellent resource on cultivated plants.

Henriette's Herbal Homepage

A comprehensive European website from Henriette Kress, a Finnish herbalist, with information on plant uses, as well as an Image Gallery to access over 7000 images by scientific name.

Herb Research Foundation

A non-profit organization from Boulder, Colorado, that promotes the sharing of knowledge of herbal plant remedies. See the list of news articles about various herbs.

Native American Ethnobotany

A very complete database of plants used by Native Peoples of North America as drugs, food, dyes, fibers, and more. Type in the common or scientific name to access information. Based on the indispensable reference book of the same name by Dan Moerman, University of Michigan-Dearborn.

Potagers d'antan – Plantes comestibles indigènes au Québec

A beautiful website, in French, on the edible plants of Québec. Select from a number of categories listed along the left margin of the webpage, including information on legumes, cereals, fruit, agricultural weeds, and much more.