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VOL. 6, ISSUE 4 (2021)
Plant invasion and vernacularisation of their names in Maharashtra (India)
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Patil DA
Abstract
Plant invasion is both, natural and man-mediated. Man is a necessity taxonomist by birth. Whenever, some objects, living or non-living, come in his contacts, he appropriates and bioprospects them variously. As a consequence of his wisdom and instinct, he coins names for better communication. The exotic plant species are products of plant invasion in certain new areas. The man endeavours to name them based on some striking plant features. The names of exotic species thus got vermacularised with time. The present author selected 43 exotic pertaining to 42 genera and 26 angiospermic families as occurring in the state of Maharashtra. These names are in Marathi, being a state language. These vernacular names have been analysed etymologically. As many as 17 bases or criteria are divulged for coining the vernacular names in this region. Plant invasion is a long-drawn process and plant species get associated with mankind and his bioculture. Notably, few species invaded during pre-Columbian period in India. Conclusive ancient evidence lend support to such a view.
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Pages:152-156
How to cite this article:
Patil DA "Plant invasion and vernacularisation of their names in Maharashtra (India) ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 152-156
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