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Fruits are a primary category and the most frequently consumed part of wild edible plants across various geographical studies, as evidenced by their classification as a food type [1] and their high consumption rates in regions like the Shabelle Zone [2], Goba District [3], and Mieso District [4].
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Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Shabelle Zone, Eastern ... link.springer.com 4 facts
claimIn the Shabelle Zone, Eastern Ethiopia, fruits are the most commonly consumed parts of wild edible plants, while roots, tubers, leaves, stems, and resins are primarily used during periods of food scarcity.
claimIn the Shabelle Zone, fruits are the most commonly used part of wild edible plants, recorded in species including Phoenix dactylifera, Ziziphus spp., Berchemia discolor, Pappea discolor, Vangueria madagascariensis, Dovyalis abyssinica, and Dovyalis glabra.
measurementFruits represent the most important use of wild edible plants in the Shabelle Zone, with the highest Relative Frequency of Citation (RFC = 0.91).
claimConsumption patterns for wild edible plants in the Shabelle Zone vary by part: fruits and resin are predominantly eaten raw, while roots, tubers, and leaves are generally cooked or mixed with other foods prior to consumption.
Assessment of the nutritional value of a wild edible plant Scorzonera ... discovery.researcher.life 3 facts
claimWild edible plants in the Alépé, Côte d’Ivoire study are primarily used as fruits and vegetables.
measurementFruits were the most widely used plant part among the wild edible plants documented in Mieso District, utilized in 39 of the 41 species (95%).
measurementA total of 41 plant species are used by the people of Manang, Nepal, as sources of fruits, juice, vegetables, and achar (local relish or pickle).
Ethnobotanical Study of Wild Edible Plants and Their Indigenous ... scirp.org 3 facts
measurementFruits are the most commonly consumed part of wild edible plants in the Sedie Muja District, accounting for 18 (54.5%) of the documented edible parts.
claimThe high percentage of raw consumption of wild edible plants in the study area may be attributed to the nature of fruits not requiring processing and the preservation of nutrients that might otherwise be lost during boiling or cooking.
claimFruits are the most important edible plant parts in Sedie Muja District because they are delicious and easily accessible without processing.
Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in the mountainous ... link.springer.com 3 facts
claimWild edible plants are generally collected from April to July, while fruits are collected from September to November.
claimIn the study of wild edible plants in Iran, fruits are less commonly used as food, which researchers suggest may be due to a lack of availability or a loss of traditional knowledge regarding their use.
measurementWild edible plants in the studied area are categorized into several food types: 11 species for salads, 9 species for vegetable bread, 5 types of herbal tea, 10 types of snacks, 9 types of fruits, 3 types of jams, and 9 types of pickles.
Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Goba District Southwest ... nature.com 2 facts
claimWild edible plants in the Goba District are predominantly found in forests and forest margins, with fruits being the most consumed plant parts.
measurementFruits (52.9%) and leaves (29.4%) were the most consumed plant parts among the wild edible plants identified in the Goba District study.