This study aims to reveal the diversity of plants used by the Balinese Ethnic community in Pondok Kelapa District, North Bengkulu which can be developed as a source of learning based on local wisdom in the Higher Plant Taxonomy Course. The research was conducted in Pondok Kelapa District, North Bengkulu Regency using survey methods, plant observations, interviews on plant utilization in Balinese ethnic communities selected by purposive sampling and literature study. Descriptive data analysis. From the results of surveys, observations, interviews and identification to get the Latin name found 2 divisions of plants (Pteridophyta, Magnoliophyta), 56 families, 115 species of plants used for food, board, medicine, ornamental, ritual, spice, dye, protective, firewood, fences, animal feed Taxon A family with many species, successively Araceae (7 species) Arecaceae (5 species), Euphorbiaceae and Zingiberaceae (4 species). The most widely cultivated plants were Cordylene/andong, (80%) Bougainvillea (68%), Curcuma domestica (52%) Cocos nucifera, Musaenda (50%) Manihot/Cassava (42%). The number of plants found in the yard is related to their frequent use in rituals and food needs. Plants that are dominant in terms of taxonomy and presence in the yard can be developed as learning resources in the Plant Taxonomy course.
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