**8.1 Taxonomic identification**

In this method, the plant at its source is determined based on its scientific binomial nomenclature, i.e. genus and species determination. This gives the information about the botanical origin of the plant. Before designating the plant to its taxonomic class, its binomial name, vernacular names, site of collection of plant material, details of collector, habitat, season of collection, flowering, altitude and part collected, etc. are required [36].
