scholarly journals Exploration of Wild Edible Plants Used as Food by Gaddis-A Tribal Community of the Western Himalaya

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Arti Thakur ◽  
Somvir Singh ◽  
Sunil Puri
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Knowledge ◽  
Western Himalaya ◽  
Himachal Pradesh ◽  
Wild Edible Plants ◽  
Western Himalayas ◽  
Edible Plants ◽  
Tribal Community ◽  
Edible Species ◽  
Morchella Esculenta

A survey of wild edible plants of Gaddi tribes of Himachal Pradesh was carried out in Chamba and Kangra districts of Himachal Pradesh located in Western Himalayas. The inhabitants subsisted primarily on pastoralism and agriculture and have traditional knowledge on wild edible plants. A total of 49 edible plants belonging to 24 families were recorded in the study area. These were commonly used as vegetables, fruits, spices, and chutney. Nearly half of the species belong to Polygonaceae and Rosaceae families. Herbs, shrubs, climbers, and trees form the habit of these plants. The highest proportion of edible species were herbs (29) followed by trees (10), shrubs (8), climber (1), and Morchella esculenta (fungi) (1).

Ethnobotany, Traditional Knowledge, and Diversity of Wild Edible Plants and Fungi: A Case Study in the Bandipora District of Kashmir Himalaya, India

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 247-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bikarma Singh ◽  
Phalisteen Sultan ◽  
Qazi Parvaiz Hassan ◽  
Sumeet Gairola ◽  
Yashbir Singh Bedi
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Knowledge ◽  
Wild Edible Plants ◽  
Edible Plants ◽  
Kashmir Himalaya

scholarly journals Wild edible plants in Ethiopia: a review on their potential to combat food insecurity

Afrika Focus ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 71-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ermias Lulekal ◽  
Zemede Asfaw ◽  
Ensermu Kelbessa ◽  
Patrick Van Damme
Keyword(s):  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Wild Edible Plants ◽  
Wild Plant ◽  
Edible Plants ◽  
Cultural Groups ◽  
Edible Plant ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Edible Species

This work reviews literature on ethnobotanical knowledge of wild edible plants and their potential role in combating food insecurity in Ethiopia. Information on a total of 413 wild edible plants belonging to 224 genera and 77 families was compiled in this review. Shrubs represented 31% of species followed by trees (30%), herbs (29°/o) and climbers (9%). Families Fabaceae (35 species), Tiliaceae (20) and Capparidaceae (19) were found to be represented by the highest number of edible species. About 56% (233) of species have edibility reports from more than one community in Ethiopia. Fruits were reported as the commonly utilized edible part in 51% of species. It was found that studies on wild edible plants of Ethiopia cover only about 5% of the country’s districts which indicates the need for more ethnobotanical research addressing all districts. Although there have been some attempts to conduct nutritional analyses of wild edible plants, available results were found to be insignificant when compared to the wild edible plant wealth of the country. Results also show that wild edible plants of Ethiopia are used as supplementary, seasonal or survival food sources in many cultural groups, and hence play a role in combating food insecurity. The presence of anthropogenic and environmental factors affecting the wild plant wealth of the country calls for immediate action so as to effectively document, produce a development plan and utilize the plants.

scholarly journals Wild edible plants collected by Hani from terraced rice paddy agroecosystem in Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan, China

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Binsheng Luo ◽  
Bo Liu ◽  
Hongzhen Zhang ◽  
Hongkang Zhang ◽  
Xuan Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Knowledge ◽  
Future Development ◽  
Biodiversity Loss ◽  
Rice Paddy ◽  
Local People ◽  
Wild Edible Plants ◽  
Edible Plants ◽  
Traditional Practice ◽  
Preparation Methods ◽  
Voucher Specimens

Abstract Background The Hani people in the Honghe Prefecture of Southeastern Yunnan, China, have practiced terraced rice paddy farming for more than 1300 years. These rice fields, combined with the surrounding forests and water systems, form a special agroecosystem that has attracted both tourists and scientists. For centuries, the local people have traditionally collected wild edible plants (WEP) from the agroecosystem, but this unique traditional practice in this area has never been reported. Methods Ethnobotanical fieldwork was conducted in four counties (Yuanyang, Honghe, Jinping, and Lüchun) between 2014 and 2019. Local self-identified Hani people (186) were interviewed, and information concerning local WEP species was obtained, documented, and analyzed. Plant samples and voucher specimens were collected for taxonomic identification. Results A total of 224 WEP species, belonging to 90 families and 170 genera, were recorded as used by the Hani people in Honghe. The most common WEP parts used include fruits, stems, and leaves, and the most common preparation methods include eating as a potherb (wild vegetable) and eating fresh. Some WEPs, like Phyllanthus emblica and Dioscorea subcalva, have unique preparation methods. The use-value (UV) and frequency of utilization index (FUI) of WEP species were analyzed. The 20 WEP species with the highest UV were noted as particularly important to the Hani people’s daily life in Honghe. Conclusion A large majority of these WEP species possess tremendous economic potential for future development. However, the diversity of WEP species, the associated traditional knowledge, and the broader agroecosystem are facing challenges such as biodiversity loss and pollution from chemical pesticides and fertilizers. This study may help local people to recognize the value of local WEP species and associated traditional knowledge, as well as provide ethnobotanical information for the future development of this tourism region.

scholarly journals Wild edible plants in Yeşilli (Mardin-Turkey), a multicultural area

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yeter Yeşil ◽  
Mahmut Çelik ◽  
Bahattin Yılmaz
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Knowledge ◽  
Juglans Regia ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Wild Edible Plants ◽  
Wild Plants ◽  
Ethnobotanical Study ◽  
Edible Plants ◽  
Cultural Significance ◽  
Traditional Use ◽  
Informant Consensus

Abstract Background The Yeşilli district (Mardin) is located in the southeastern of Turkey and hosts different cultures. The objective of this study was to record the traditional knowledge of wild edible plants used by indigenous people in Yeşilli, where no ethnobotanical studies have been conducted previously. Methods An ethnobotanical study was carried out in Yeşilli district in March 2017–March 2019 to document the traditional knowledge of wild edible plants. The data were collected by interviewing 62 informants. Additionally, the data were analysed based on the cultural importance index (CI) and factor informant consensus (FİC) to determine the cultural significance of wild edible plants and knowledge of wild edible plants among the informants. Results We documented 74 wild edible taxa belonging to 31 families and 57 genera in the present study. The richness of the wild edible taxa was highest for vegetables (46 taxa), followed by medicinal plants (17 taxa) and fruit (14 taxa). The most important families were Asteraceae (ten taxa), Rosaceae (seven taxa) and Fabaceae (six taxa). The most culturally important taxa (based on the CI index) were Ficus carica subsp. carica, Lepidium draba, Anchusa strigosa, Rhus coriaria, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Sinapis alba, Gundelia tournefortii, Notobasis syriaca, Onopordum carduchorum, Malva neglecta, Mentha longifolia, Juglans regia and Urtica dioica. The maximum number of use reports was recorded for vegetables (1011). The factor informant consensus index (Fic) varied between 0.95 and 0.98 for preserved vegetables, beverages and spices and processed fruits have the highest Fic (0.99). We reported for the first time the ethnobotanical usage of 12 taxa as food. We also recorded the use of Allium wendelboanum, an endemic species in the study area. Conclusion The obtained data were compared with data from other wild edible and ethnobotanical studies conducted in Turkey and particularly those conducted in eastern Turkey. Furthermore, the data were compared with data from studies conducted in the bordering countries of Iraq and Armenia. The present study reflects the cultural diversity of the region, and it is necessary to conduct more studies since it is thought that this diversity will contribute to the economy. This study will enable the traditional use of wild plants as food sources to be passed on to future generations.

Wild Edible Plants Traditionally Collected and Used in Southern Yemen

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Ali Al-Fatimi
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Traditional Knowledge ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Wild Edible Plants ◽  
Wild Plants ◽  
Cultural Tradition ◽  
Edible Plants ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Other World

Abstract Background: The local wild edible plants (WFPs) are still used traditionally in the rural communities in Yemen but this traditional knowledge is still undocumented and has been never reported before. Therefore, this study is the first ethnobotanical survey on WFPs conducted in Yemen.Methods: This study is based on two field surveys made between 1988 and1992 and between 2014 and 2016 to document the wild plants used as edible by local indigenous peoples in 15 districts belongs to six governorates, in southern Yemen. Information data were collected by oral face-to-face interviews from 250 informants. Percentage of citation were calculate for each species.Results: A total of 58 plant species belong to 37 genera and 21 families are reported as wild edible plants consumed in southern Yemen. Apocynaceae was the dominant plant family with 18 species followed by Asteraceae (6), and Malvaceae (5). The most widely used edible parts are stem, leaf and fruit with more than 17 species for each. Herbs were reported as the most important sources (31 species), followed by shrubs (16) and trees (9). Most of reported wild edibles (48 species parts) are consumed in raw form; only 12 of them are cooked. Seven wild edible plants were collected in dry season, 16 species throughout the year, and 38 in rainy season. In this study, 58 wild plants were reported for the first time as food in Yemen. Comparing the southern Yemeni findings to those from other world countries, 12 of them are eaten only in southern Yemen, while 46 are consumed in different world countries practically in East Africa. Conclusions: The results data reflects the strong relationship between the local peoples and the wild plants and the valuable knowledge of the uses of wild species as potential sources for traditional food. The use of these wild plants is attributed to food shortage, nutritional values, and local cultural tradition. This study preserves the oral traditional knowledge of the local wild plants used as food and/or nutraceutical sources for human in the future instead their losing at risk of time, immigration and wars.

scholarly journals Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants used by Meinit Ethnic Community at Bench-Maji Zone, Southwest Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abebe Yimer ◽  
Sirawdink Fikereyesus Forsido ◽  
Getachew Addis ◽  
Abebe Ayelgn
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Knowledge ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Wild Edible Plants ◽  
Preference Ranking ◽  
Anthropogenic Factors ◽  
Ethnobotanical Study ◽  
Income Generation ◽  
Edible Plants ◽  
Dietary Shift

Abstract Background Meinit sociocultural community have a long tradition of using wild edible plants (WEPs) for food, spice, medicine and income generation. These locally collected wild edibles are consumed during food scarcity and as supplement to staple food. WEPs also provide cheaper source of dietary energy, vitamins and micronutrients for rural subsistence farmers. However, the utilization and management of WEPs have been declining due to dietary shift, climatic and anthropogenic factors. Despite the rich botanical diversity and ample traditional knowledge on the use of WEPs by the Meinit sociocultural community, the ethnobotanical documentation of WEPs is very scant. Therefore, the study aimed to record an ethnobotanical investigation of WEPs used by the Meinit sociocultural community. Methods Focused group discussion(FGD), key informants’(KI) interview using semi-structured interview questions, guided field walk, preference ranking and pairwise comparisons were applied during ethnobotanical study of WEPs. Descriptive statistics were used for data analyses. Results A total of 66 WEPs species from 34 families were recorded. Asteraceae (seven species) contributed to the highest number of species followed by Fabaceae (six species), Amaranthaceae and Moraceae (five species each); among which 28 species were herbs ,14 were shrubs, 13 were climbers and 11 were trees. The WEPs are gathered from farm, fallow land, woodland, grassland and forest. The WEPs were consumed as raw, boiled, stewed, baked and local beverage. Boiling was frequently used in traditional cooking practice for leafy vegetables, roots and tubers. Soup or local dish prepared from wild edible vegetables and accompanied with porridge or flatten bread is relished by the community. Conclusion The study districts have rich resource of WEPs and untapped traditional knowledge associated with the use of these plants for food, medicine and income generation. However, the availability of the WEPs and their traditional knowledge have been declining from time to time.

scholarly journals Traditional knowledge of wild edible plants in Hasankeyf (Batman Province, Turkey)

2019 ◽  
Vol 88 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yeter Yeşil ◽  
İlyas İnal
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Knowledge ◽  
Chenopodium Album ◽  
Amaranthus Retroflexus ◽  
Wild Edible Plants ◽  
Wild Plants ◽  
Edible Plants ◽  
Cultural Significance ◽  
Rural Settlements ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
The Town

Hasankeyf is an ancient city located on the shores of the Tigris River in Batman Province, southeast Turkey. The town and some of its surrounding villages will be soon submerged, due to the construction of Ilısu Dam, which will force the residents to move to new settlements. The aim of the present study was to collect and record the traditional knowledge regarding the indigenous wild plants that will be submerged by this flooding. The study was carried out between March 2017 and April 2019. Interviews were conducted with 72 women and 53 men in the town center and 22 rural settlements, with a focus on the five villages that are due to be submerged. Information about a total of 86 wild edible plants belonging to 32 families was recorded. Interviewees reported that these were used as green vegetables (45 taxa), ripe fruits and seeds (25 taxa), seasoning and preservatives (16 taxa), beverages (nine taxa), and children’s snacks (seven taxa). In addition, the data were analyzed on the basis of the cultural importance index to determine the cultural significance of these wild edible plants and the informants’ knowledge about them. Culturally, the most significant species included <em>Mentha longifolia</em>, <em>Polygonum cognatum</em>, <em>Rosa canina</em>, <em>Chenopodium album</em>, <em>Urtica dioica</em>, <em>Amaranthus retroflexus</em>, and <em>Malva neglecta</em>. In addition, the data were compared with relevant data in the ethnobotanical literature of Turkey and its neighboring countries. Several uses mentioned here are documented here for the first time. Our research highlights the importance of wild edible plants in the daily lives of inhabitants and their potential for economic use. The present study also provides information for future archaeobotanical studies in this region.

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