Green Education: Plants for Fun and Games

In bygone eras, children typically engaged in outdoor activities that utilized natural resources such as plant components (fruits, flowers, leaves, seeds, stems, etc.). These activities were an intrinsic part of their surroundings. However, with the decrease in open spaces and playgrounds, contemporary children often spend their leisure time using electronic devices like computers, mobile phones, and video games. As a result, the indigenous knowledge associated with playing in nature is being lost, and their social attitudes are being negatively impacted. Following an extensive survey of rural and tribal areas, the authors have documented the disappearing indigenous knowledge and have detailed 90 plant species, complete with their fruits, flowers, leaves, seeds, stems, etc., which were utilized for entertainment and educational purposes. These are accompanied by pictures, diagrams, and photographs to benefit readers, particularly plant enthusiasts and environmentalists.