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The Shabelle Zone is an administrative zone located within the Somali Regional State of Ethiopia, as established in [1]. Furthermore, the Shabelle Zone is the specific geographic focus for studies on wild edible plants conducted within the broader context of Ethiopia, as referenced in [2], [3], and [4].
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Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Shabelle Zone, Eastern ... link.springer.com 18 facts
claimSeasonal patterns of wild edible plant availability in the Shabelle Zone of Ethiopia mirror findings from other semi-arid regions, including the Somali, Afar, and Hararghe regions of Ethiopia, as well as Kenya, Sudan, Niger, Rajasthan, and the Tibetan Plateau.
measurementWild edible plant (WEP) species richness in the Shabelle Zone of Ethiopia is lower than in Konso (154 species) and Yeki District (74 species).
claimThe authors of the study on wild edible plants in Shabelle Zone, Ethiopia, utilized R software for data analysis.
referenceThe Jaccard Similarity Index (JSI) is used to compare the composition of wild edible plants (WEPs) documented in the Shabelle Zone study with those reported from other regions of Ethiopia to measure floristic overlap and regional variation.
measurementIn the Shabelle Zone of Ethiopia, the Relative Frequency of Citation (RFC) analysis indicates that rainy-season wild edible plant species are the most dominant, with an RFC value of 0.49.
measurementThe Jaccard Similarity Index (JSI) for wild edible plant species between the Shabelle Zone and other Ethiopian regions ranges from 0.046 (Sedie) to 0.407 (Lowland Ethiopia).
measurementThe mean number of wild edible plant (WEP) species reported per participant in the Shabelle Zone of Ethiopia ranged from 3.2 in Ferfer to 9.6 in Gode.
claimThe study intends to compare local knowledge and uses of wild edible plants in the Shabelle Zone with reports from other Somali-inhabited regions of Ethiopia and neighboring countries to identify shared traditions and region-specific practices.
claimIn the Shabelle Zone of Ethiopia, local Somali communities prioritize wild edible plants based on taste, nutritional value, seasonal availability, and ease of harvesting.
claimThe dominance of shrubs and trees in the Shabelle Zone aligns with findings from other Ethiopian dryland regions (Somali, Afar, and Eastern Hararghe) and arid zones in Sudan and Kenya, where woody species serve as the backbone of famine foods.
claimThe study of wild edible plants (WEPs) in the Shabelle Zone of Ethiopia enhances understanding of the role of these plants in supporting food security, cultural identity, and ecological resilience in a drought-prone region.
measurementThe total number of wild edible plant (WEP) species documented in the Shabelle Zone of Ethiopia was 36 species in Gode compared to 12 species in Ferfer.
measurementAnalysis using the Botanical Ethnoknowledge Index (BEI) in the Shabelle Zone of Ethiopia revealed that Gode exhibited the highest BEI value, followed by Kelafo, while Ferfer recorded the lowest value.
claimThe long-term sustainability of wild edible plants in the Shabelle Zone of Ethiopia is threatened by human and environmental pressures, including overharvesting, habitat loss, climate variability, livestock grazing, and invasive species.
claimThe Shabelle Zone is an administrative zone located in the Somali Regional State in eastern Ethiopia, formerly known as Gode Zone.
measurementWithin Ethiopia, the number of wild edible plant (WEP) species identified in the Shabelle Zone is comparable to Eastern Hararghe (26 species), the lowlands of Ethiopia (88 species), Tach Gayint (36 species), and Midakegn District (50 species).
claimThe Jaccard Similarity Analysis of wild edible plants (WEPs) in the Shabelle Zone of Ethiopia reveals that the highest similarity in plant composition exists with Lowland Ethiopia, reflecting shared arid/semi-arid environments and pastoral or agro-pastoral livelihoods among Somali, Afar, and Oromo communities.
claimIn the Shabelle Zone of Ethiopia, wild edible plant knowledge among informant groups is influenced by gender, literacy, age, and experience.