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Samuel "Sam" Wershow

Current Quarter Courses

• Global Ethnobotany (BOT115)
• Global Ethnobotany (BOT115)

Professional Research and Interests

I study the diversity, ecology, and conservation of native plants of the Pacific Northwest. I also study the traditional and modern cultural uses of plants - such as food, medicine, and materials. I believe that studying traditional ecological knowledge can help us solve modern problems and create healthier, more sustainable, and more resilient societies.