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Fruits and resin are both categorized as edible parts of wild plants in the Shabelle Zone, as evidenced by their shared inclusion in consumption studies [1] and their specific roles in local dietary patterns [2] and food scarcity management [3]. Their relative importance in the region is further quantified through comparative citation frequency measurements [4].
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Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Shabelle Zone, Eastern ... link.springer.com 4 facts
measurementThe Relative Frequency of Citation (RFC) for wild edible plant parts in the Shabelle Zone is 0.91 for fruits, 0.77 for tubers, 0.67 for roots, 0.53 for leaves, 0.44 for resin, and 0.35 for stems.
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.
measurementIn the Shabelle Zone, six categories of wild edible plant parts are consumed: fruits (66.6% of species), tubers (8.7%), roots (8.7%), leaves (8.7%), resin (5.2%), and stems (1.7%).
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.