A: It is important to identify a plant / root correctly because if you cannot / do not, you could be severely injured or even killed.
Q: Why would it be prudent to know a variety of species from other regions when dealing with natural medicines and foods?
A: It would be prudent to know a variety of species other regions when dealing with natural medicines and foods in case you happen to be trapped somewhere else or species have moved in. If you are lost, you could use species unique to an area to identify where you are.
Q: Would it make a significant difference if you were traveling in different seasons?
A: Yes, it would make a significant difference if you were traveling in different seasons, but it depends on the situation. It would definitely make it harder to identify flowering plants and trees with medicinal value in the fall or winter.
Q: As a scientist, why would it be significant to develop a relationship with local peoples about their plant habitat?
A: It would be significant to develop a relationship with local peoples about their plant habitat, because of the knowledge local people would have of the plants that others may not have. Local people have most likely learned about all surrounding flora and could provide more useful insight than a guide.
Q: If you were found without traditional medicines, would you trust your (or a reference texts)
knowledge of local flora to treat illness or disease?
A: If you had a detailed enough reference text with very detailed drawings or pictures. You could survive in an environment, but without a reference text, it would be advisable to try to identify plants from memory alone.
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