FAQ About Ethnoecology of Indoor Plants
How do indoor plants play a role in cultural rituals?
Indoor plants play significant roles in cultural rituals and ceremonies. For example, the use of marigolds in Day of the Dead altars in Mexican culture serves as a guide for spirits. The burning of sage, which often incorporates potted sage plants, is a common practice among Indigenous cultures in North America for purification and cleansing. Such rituals underscore the spiritual and cultural roles indoor plants fulfill in various traditions.
