Geobotanical prospecting refers to prospecting based on the composition and health of surrounding botanical life to identify potential resource deposits.[1] Using a variety of techniques, including indicator plant identification,[2]remote sensing[3] and determining the physical and chemical condition of the botanical life in the area,[4][5]geobotanical prospecting can be used to discover different minerals. This process has clear advantages and benefits, such as being relatively non-invasive and cost efficient.[2][3] However, the efficacy of this method is not without question. There is evidence that this form of prospecting is a valid scientific method, especially when used in conjunction with other prospecting methods.[6][2] But as identification of commercial mines are invariably guided by geological principles and confirmed by chemical assays, it is unclear as to whether this prospecting method is a valid standalone scientific method or an outdated method of the past.[7]