A shop or store that specializes in herbs, plants, folk remedies, and spiritual items, particularly in Latin American and Caribbean cultures.
From Spanish 'botanica' (feminine form of 'botanical'). In Spanish-speaking communities in the Americas, these shops became cultural institutions selling both practical herbal remedies and items for spiritual practices.
Botanicas are way more than plant shops—they're cultural centers where traditional herbal medicine meets spirituality. You might find dried herbs for tea next to candles for rituals, all reflecting the blending of indigenous, African, and Spanish traditions in the Americas.
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