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Leaves are a primary component of wild edible plants, serving as a frequently consumed part in regions like the Shabelle Zone and Goba District as noted in [1] and [2]. They are specifically harvested via plucking [3] and require preparation methods such as boiling or cooking [4] and [5] to be utilized as food.
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Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Shabelle Zone, Eastern ... link.springer.com 5 facts
measurementLeaves, which are usually boiled or cooked alone or mixed with other foods, account for 6% of observations regarding the preparation and consumption of wild edible plants in the Shabelle Zone.
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.
claimLeaves are the second most frequently used part of wild edible plants in the Shabelle Zone, occurring in species such as Amaranthus dubius, Crotalaria fascicularis, Corchorus olitorius, and Moringa stenopetala.
procedureIn the Shabelle Zone, local communities utilize specific harvesting methods for wild edible plants: plucking is used for leaves, stems, or resins (e.g., A. dubius, A. reficiens, C. myrrha, B. ogadensis, C. olitorius, M. stenopetala), while digging is used for underground parts like tubers and roots (e.g., I. rotundifolia, S. sanguinea, I. volkensii, E. nutans, C. spiculata, E. grandis, C. exaltatus).
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.
Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Goba District Southwest ... nature.com 1 fact
measurementFruits (52.9%) and leaves (29.4%) were the most consumed plant parts among the wild edible plants identified in the Goba District study.