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Stems are identified as a specific part of wild edible plants consumed in the Shabelle Zone, as evidenced by their use during food scarcity [1], their role as a food source [2], and the specific harvesting methods applied to them [3]. Furthermore, their consumption and usage patterns in this region are quantified through frequency of citation [4], percentage of species [5], and informant consensus factor [6].

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Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Shabelle Zone, Eastern ... link.springer.com Springer 6 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.

measurementResin (3 species) and stems (1 species) in the Shabelle Zone recorded the highest Informant Consensus Factor (ICF) values of 0.96 and 1.00, respectively, showing highly consistent information regarding their use.

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.

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).

claimStems are used as a food source in Commiphora gileadensis, and resin is collected from Acacia reficiens, Commiphora myrrha, and Boswellia ogadensis.

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%).