Abstract
The genus Caragana has very important cultural value in addition to its significance in both ecology landscape. The ethnoecological study revealed that Mongolian ecological culture can accurately reflect the cultural, ecological resource value of Caragana. Firstly,except for the original Mongolian nameHaraganafor this genus,the blending Altaganafrom the Mongolian adjective Altan ( meaning golden) and Mongolian noun Haraganaalso contributes a lot to the development of modern plant science. Secondly,different thicketization-grasslands in either the steppe zone or the desert zone constructed or dominated by Caragana microphylla,C. liouana,C. tibetica,C. stenophylla or C. korshinskii are the very pastures for the Mongolian nationality to herd with sea- sons or with different livestock in accordance with the geomorphic characteristics,grassland characteristics or feeding habits of livestock. This has also become the cultural scientific foundation for the establishment of the grazing system unit centralized by rotational grazing. Thirdly,the folk songs of Mongolian nationality which speak highly of sand-fixing wind-preventing function of Caragana can reflect the Mongolian’s correct understanding of the ecological principles of biological sand fixation. They are also the authentic cultural materials of the construction of the ecological civilization in the steppe zone or the desert zone in China.
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