Study of the current state and factors of elementary school students' recognition of Japanese traditional cultural plants

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This research aims to explore how urbanization affects elementary students' recognition of traditional cultural plants in Japan.
Conducted a survey with 207 elementary students in Osaka City
Assessed recognition of 20 types of traditional cultural plants
Analyzed factors like gender, grade level, frequency of natural experiences, presence of school planting, and textbook coverage
Students showed high recognition of cherry blossom and morning glory plants
Lower recognition for plants like bush clover and iris, which are less common in urban areas
Minimal differences based on gender and grade level in recognition
Higher recognition linked to frequent natural experiences and presence of school gardens
Need for improved educational content and opportunities to observe traditional plants in urban settings

Survey analyzes recognition of traditional cultural plants among elementary students, suggesting strategies for better cultural preservation.

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Kubo et al. (2026) studied this question.

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