Significance of Wild plant
Wild plants are defined by both Purana and science as those that grow naturally in the wild without human intervention or cultivation. They represent natural plant species that remain uncultivated and are often important for medicinal uses in local communities. These plants, referred to as aranya in Purana, play a crucial role in traditional medicine and biodiversity.
Synonyms: Indigenous plant, Natural plant, Wild species
In Finnish: Villi kasvi; In Spanish: Planta silvestre
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Hindu concept of 'Wild plant'
In Hinduism, "wild plant" signifies naturally occurring flora, known as aranya, that thrives untended by human intervention, symbolizing nature's inherent beauty and the sacredness of the Earth.
From: Markandeya Purana (Study)
(1) Plants that grow naturally in the wild, referred to as aranya, without human cultivation.[1]
The concept of Wild plant in scientific sources
Wild plants are natural, uncultivated species utilized for medicinal purposes by local communities. They thrive in their natural habitats and remain untamed and undomesticated, distinct from cultivated plants.
From: Ancient Science of Life
(1) Plant species that grow naturally in the region and have been identified for their medicinal properties by the authors.[2] (2) Plants that grow naturally in the wild, without human cultivation, often gathered for various uses.[3] (3) Natural plant species that are not cultivated and are often used for medicinal purposes in local communities.[4]
From: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
(1) Plants that grow naturally in the wild and have not been cultivated or domesticated.[5]