About 56% 233 of species have edibility reports from more than one community in ethiopia. Box 3434, national herbarium, addis ababa university, addis ababa, ethiopia. Wild useful plants with emphasis on traditional use of medicinal and edible plants by the people of abaala, northeastern ethiopia misganaw meragiaw department of plant biology and biodiversity management, college of natural sciences, p. Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants of kara and. If you do decide to eat the mature leaves, boil them first to remove their bitter taste. Uses of wild edible plants in quara district, northwest. Information related to wild edible plants is mainly transferred through word of mouth. This study was designed to document the use and conservation of wild edible plants in bullen district, northwestern ethiopia. Semistructured interview, field observation, group discussion, market survey, and pair wise ranking were employed to gather ethnobotanical data. Journal of medicinal plants studies wild relatives 29, 22. Even though, the diversity of crop wild relatives and wild edible plants is high in ethiopia. The ethnobotanical study on edible wild plants was carried out from may to december, 2001, in four districts of ethiopia.
Wild edible plants are threatened due to various human and natural causes. The study was conducted in benna tsemay district, south omo zone of the southern nations, nationalities and peoples region snnpr of ethiopia, to identify and document wild edible trees and. Study on the diversity and use of wild edible plants in. Oxythenantra abysinica was the most preferred species.
Survey and assessment of floral diversity on wild edible plants from senapati district of manipur, northeast india neli lokho pfoze1, yogendra kumar1, bekington myrboh2 1department of botany, north eastern hill university, shillong793022, meghalaya, india. Studies showed that, there are more than 4 edible wild plants in ethiopia, which belongs to 224 genera from 77 families. An ethnobotanical study was conducted to investigate indigenous knowledge and socioeconomics of edible wild fruit trees and shrubs ewftss in arsi zone, central ethiopia. Prospects for sustainable use and development of wild food. Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by local communities of minjarshenkora district, north shewa zone of amhara region, ethiopia getu alemayehu, zemede asfaw, ensermu kelbessa abstract background. Ethnobotanical survey of wild edible plants and their contribution.
It was found that studies on wild edible plants of ethiopia cover only about 5% of the countrys districts which indicates the need for more ethnobotanical research addressing all districts. This redhulled species is a different species than the asian crop. Wisconsin holds a vast variety of edible wild plants. Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by local. The flora of ethiopia consists of many types of vegetation, flowers, and plants. Total of 35 families, 49 genera with 60 species of wild edible plants were collected in the study area. This field guide is essential for anyone wanting to incorporate more natural and whole foods into their diet. The information was collected from informants of three ethnic groups namely, kusume, derashe and gamo people. The collected data was analyzed through direct matrix ranking, pairwise ranking, and priority ranking methods. Apr 25, 2017 ethiopia is endowed with a large variety of plant and animal species. A wonderful guide to finding and using these natural ingredientsfor teas, cooking, and more. Aug 27, 2014 hence, this study was conducted to examine the distribution, diversity, role, management condition and associated traditional knowledge of underutilized wild edible plants with a focus on woody plants in the chilga district, northwestern ethiopia. The study areas included the rural and semiurban settings of alamata, cheha, goma, and yilmana denssa districts of tigray, southern peoples, oromiya, and amhara regional states, respectively.
Study on the diversity and use of wild edible plants in bullen. The actual number of wild edible plants in ethiopia is expected to be more than the presently cited number given a large flora of more than 6000 species, many cultures and localities as yet remain ethnobotanicallythat unexplored. Survey and assessment of floral diversity on wild edible. These account for about 3% of the higher plant species in the country and comprise herbs 37%, shrubs 32%, and trees 31%. This is particularly true with regard to the use of medicinal plants and wild edible plants that are consumed at times of famine and other hardships. John kallas makes it fun and easy to learn about foods youve unknowingly passed by all your life. Free manuals to downloads on survival and edible plants. Common edible plants of africa 7 african rice oryza glaberrima3 west africa the wild progenitor of this modern crop, oryza breviligulata3, is native to west africa, and african rice has been cultivated in for at least 2500 years. Ethnobotanical survey of wild edible plants and their. Assessment of wild leafy vegetables traditionally consumed by. Dec 07, 2016 common edible mushrooms be careful here.
Its recommended that you never eat a wild mushroom without personal instruction with an expert foragerherbalist. A study on the dietary value of eight wild edibles in iran and india also. From the uplands to the bottom lands and surrounding lake areas, edible plants thrive. Dec 21, 2006 the study discussed ethnobotany of and threats to wild edible plants in derashe and kucha districts, south ethiopia. Underutilized wild edible plants in the chilga district. Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants of kara and kwego. There are many herbs too that can be found growing wild, including fennel and milk thistle. Wild edible plants are of crucial importance in all parts of the world in supporting global food basket about one billion people on a daily basis. Therefore, the aim of this study is to document the wild edible. In the southern part of the country, wild edible plants are used as dietary supplements and a means of survival during times of food shortage. Like domesticated plants, most wild plants can only be eaten during certain times of the year.
The proportion of wild vegetables is known to be high andthe degree of. The ecological regions of ethiopia are characterized by a great biodiversity of birds and wild animals supported by numerous species of plants. Field and herbarium studies on wild flowering plants of ethiopia furnished 203 species consumed by the community. The entire plant is edible roots, leaves, and flower. Tuber wild plants of shinasha people as food and medicine in. Protein content in a proportion that is comparable to the amount in domesticated plants was also reported from a nutritional study of weps in south africa afolayan and jimoh, 2009. On the other hand, consumption of edible wild plants is common in ethiopia. It was found that studies on wild edible plants of ethiopia cover only about 5%. Wild useful plants with emphasis on traditional use of.
In this study, a total of 77 wild edible plant species were identified. Edible wild fruit trees and shrubs and their socioeconomic. Field guide to edible wild plants america is my name. Field guide to edible wild plants 4 nuts and seeds, including foods such as peanuts, walnuts, almonds, and pistachios, contain unsaturated fats that are also necessary. The rural populations in ethiopia have a rich knowledge of wild edible plants and consumption of wild edible plants is still an integral part of the different cultures in the country. Jan 29, 2016 the majority of the edible plants are neglected which grow naturally in the wild and do not have to be tended before producing edible parts. A total of 30 ewftss bearing species that belong to 20 families were identified.
Edible wild plants in ethiopia request pdf researchgate. This entry was posted in edible plants, survival and tagged army, edible plants, free manuals, herbalism, herbs, military survival, shelter. Wild edible plants in ethiopia ugent open access journals. Wild edible trees and shrubs in the semiarid lowlands of southern. How to grow practically everything et edible wild plants. Ethnobotanical study of edible wild plants in some selected.
Portugal is wonderful for foraging because of the great diversity of edible plants that grow there. Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in derashe and. Voucher plant specimens were collected along with ethnobotanical information, and. Ethnobotany of wild and semiwild edible plants of konso. Wild edible plants in ethiopia growth form analysis of ethiopian weps indicates that shrubs 129 species, 32%, represented the dominant growth form, followed by trees 127 species, 30%, herbs 121 species, 29% and climbers 36 species, 9%, respectively. Comparative analysis of indigenous knowledge on use and. Ethiopias aspirations to create healthy and productive environments, and food secure communities could well be supported by the wide array of diversity in wildsemiwild edible plants. The study discussed ethnobotany of and threats to wild edible plants in derashe and kucha districts, south ethiopia. Wild food, nutraceuticals, biodiversity, proximate, minerals. Wild edible trees and shrubs in the semiarid lowlands of southern ethiopia. It was found that studies on wild edible plants of ethiopia cover only about. Request pdf on jan 1, 2010, teketay and others published edible wild plants in ethiopia find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Sure, its an obnoxious weed on your perfectly mowed lawn, but when youre out in the wild this little plant can save your life. In the southern part of ethiopia, wild edible plants are.
They are means of survival for rural communities, especially during times of drought, famine, shocks and risks. Introduction the increasing population coupled with poverty, natural and man made crisis in rural parts of khyber. Some wild plants may require a tremendous amount of time, effort and energy to prepare, making them less desirable to consume regularly, while others can be made into tasty dishes with little effort. Wild edible trees and shrubs in the semiarid lowlands of.
Domesticates geographical distribution morphologydescription. An ethnobothanical study was carried out between september 2009 and december 2010 in. Uses of wild edible plants in quara district, northwest ethiopia. Aklilu lemma institute of pathobiology, addis ababa university, p. A total of 90 respondents were interviewed and consisted of men, women, and children who were selected by stratified random sampling. Such edible wild plants can significantly increase sustainability by reducing the risk of overdependence on a limited number of crops. Rural people of ethiopia are endowed with a deep knowledge concerning the use of wild plants. Data was collected through semistructured interview and focus group discussions. Fruits were reported as the commonly utilized edible part in 51% of species.
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