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Ethiopia is the geographic focus for extensive ethnobotanical research, with numerous studies documenting hundreds of wild edible plant species across various districts and regions as evidenced by [1], [2], [3], and [4]. These species are integral to the country's food security and traditional knowledge, as highlighted in [5] and [6].
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Assessment of the nutritional value of a wild edible plant Scorzonera ... discovery.researcher.life 3 facts
claimIn the Raya-Azebo District of Ethiopia, 49 wild edible plant species are consumed during the autumn season, locally known as qewei, which spans September, October, and November.
measurementThe ethnobotanical study in the Raya-Azebo District of Ethiopia documented 59 wild edible plant species, 57.63% of which were sought for their fruits.
measurementAn ethnobotanical study conducted in Mieso District, Ethiopia, between March 2021 and May 2022, documented 41 wild edible plant species belonging to 33 genera and 21 families.
Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Shabelle Zone, Eastern ... link.springer.com 3 facts
referenceAn assessment of wild edible plant species was conducted in the East Hararghe Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia, in 2023.
measurementAlthough 413 wild edible plant (WEP) species have been reported from various parts of Ethiopia, fewer than 5% of districts have been ethnobotanically studied, resulting in significant knowledge gaps, particularly in the Somali Region.
measurementA recent systematic review documented 651 wild edible plant (WEP) species in Ethiopia, with fruits being the most commonly consumed edible part.
The traditional use of wild edible plants in pastoral and agro ... link.springer.com 2 facts
referenceStudies performed in other parts of Ethiopia have also shown a relatively higher number of wild edible plant species belonging to the families Malvaceae, Fabaceae, and Rhamnaceae.
referenceMokria M, Gebretsadik Y, Birhane E, McMullin S, Ngethe E, Hadgu KM, Hagazi N, and Tewolde-Berhan S analyzed the nutritional and ecoclimatic importance of indigenous and naturalized wild edible plant species in Ethiopia, published in Food Chemistry: Molecular Sciences in 2022.
Nutritional potential of underutilized edible plant species in coffee ... link.springer.com 1 fact
measurementIn Ethiopia, researchers have documented over 200 wild and semi-domesticated edible plant species, as cited in studies by Fentahun and Hager (2009), Senbeta et al. (2010), and Lulekal et al. (2011).
Ethnobotanical Study of Wild Edible Plants and Their Indigenous ... scirp.org 1 fact
claimEthiopia’s topography, climate, and biological and social diversity have fostered varied traditional knowledge and wild edible plant species that are essential for food and nutrition security, income generation, and ecosystem services.