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shrub
Also known as: shrub, shrubs
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Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Goba District Southwest ... nature.com Jul 29, 2025 3 facts
referenceTesfay et al. documented edible indigenous fruit trees and shrubs in Tigray, Ethiopia, in a 2024 study published in Trees, Forests and People.
measurementIn the Goba District study, herbs were the most common growth form of wild edible plants (47.1%), followed by shrubs (29.4%), climbers (17.6%), and trees (5.9%).
measurementThe Goba District study found that herbs were the dominant growth habit for wild edible plants at 47.1%, followed by shrubs at 29.4%, climbers at 17.6%, and trees at 5.9%.
Ethnobotanical Study of Wild Edible Plants and Their Indigenous ... scirp.org 2 facts
claimThe most common harvested growth forms of wild edible plants in the study area are shrubs and herbs, likely due to their high diversity in the district.
measurementIn Sedie Muja District, shrubs are the dominant growth form for wild edible plants, accounting for 13 species (39.04%).
Assessment of the nutritional value of a wild edible plant Scorzonera ... discovery.researcher.life Dec 1, 2025 2 facts
measurementHerbs are the most important source of wild edible plants in southern Yemen (31 species), followed by shrubs (16 species) and trees (9 species).
measurementThe dominant growth form for the 41 wild edible plant species documented in Mieso District was shrubs (30 species), followed by trees (11 species).
Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in the mountainous ... link.springer.com Oct 4, 2024 2 facts
measurementHerbs are the most commonly used life form of edible plants in the Shahrood region (79.1%), followed by shrubs (13.4%) and trees (6%).
claimIntensive grazing, the removal of shrubs for fuel, and the harvesting of species by their roots can significantly impact the sustainable harvest and conservation of wild edible plants.
Ethnobotanical study of food plants used in traditional medicine in ... link.springer.com Nov 26, 2025 2 facts
measurementIn the field survey, trees represent the most dominant life form among the documented species, accounting for 28.17% of the total, followed by herbaceous plants (28.16%), subshrubs and shrubs (19.72% each), and woody lianas (4.23%).
claimIn the study area, woody species, including trees, shrubs, and woody lianas, constitute 71.84% of the documented edible plants, which may provide an ecological advantage during the dry season.
Plantae kingdom (Honors) - KaiserScience kaiserscience.wordpress.com 1 fact
claimThe definition of land plants (Embryophyta) includes liverworts, hornworts, mosses, and vascular plants such as trees, grasses, shrubs, bushes, and flowers.
Investigation of nutritional and phytochemical properties of wild ... nature.com Dec 9, 2025 1 fact
procedureThe procedure for collecting herb and shrub leaves involved selecting the fifth and sixth mature leaves from the top of the plant, harvested from four different directions.
Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Shabelle Zone, Eastern ... link.springer.com Feb 5, 2026 1 fact
claimShrubs are the most prominent life form contributing to local wild edible plant resources in the Shabelle Zone, including species such as I. rotundifolia, I. volkensii, C. edulis, C. dumosa, C. rostrata, C. spinarum, and various Grewia species.
The traditional use of wild edible plants in pastoral and agro ... link.springer.com Feb 23, 2023 1 fact
referenceAssefa and Abebe (2011) published a study in the Journal of Science and Development on wild edible trees and shrubs found in the semiarid lowlands of southern Ethiopia.
Early Human Diets - California Academy of Sciences calacademy.org Jun 4, 2013 1 fact
claimPrior to approximately 3.5 million years ago, early human species consumed a diet consisting almost exclusively of leaves and fruits from trees, shrubs, and herbs, similar to the dietary patterns of modern-day gorillas and chimpanzees.