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Assessment of the nutritional value of a wild edible plant Scorzonera ... discovery.researcher.life Dec 1, 2025 7 facts
measurementThe wild edible plants with the highest use values in Mieso, Ethiopia, are Flacourtia indica (1.4), Carissa spinarum (1.1), Ziziphus spina-christi (0.6), Grewia villosa (0.5), Cordia monoica (0.3), and Opuntia ficus-indica (0.2).
measurementIn Mieso, Ethiopia, 23 species of wild edible plants are used for fodder, 21 species for fuel, and 13 species for medicinal purposes.
measurementIn Mieso, Ethiopia, 23 species of wild edible plants were collected from forest habitats, while 8 species were collected from both village and forest habitats.
claimWild edible plants in Mieso, Ethiopia, are utilized for fodder, fuel, medicine, construction, cosmetics, and beekeeping.
measurementThe most frequently sold wild edible plant in Mieso markets is Flacourtia indica, mentioned by 20 informants, followed by Ziziphus spina-christi, mentioned by 14 informants.
measurementIn Mieso, Ethiopia, 28 species (68%) of wild edible plants are consumed only during famine or food shortages, while 9 species (22%) are used to supplement staple foods.
measurementIn Mieso, Ethiopia, the majority of wild edible plants (33 species) are collected during the period from March to May, known as Badheysa.
The traditional use of wild edible plants in pastoral and agro ... link.springer.com Feb 23, 2023 5 facts
measurementIn Mieso, most wild edible plants are collected from March to May (Badheysa, 33 species), with collection decreasing during Ganna (June, July, August, 5 species), and only three species are collected year-round.
claimThe high usage of wild edible plants from March to May (Badheysa) in Mieso is attributed to the high resprouting time, flowering, and fruiting of most wild edible plants during this rainy season.
claimThe Ganna season in Mieso, occurring from June to August, is the primary collection period for A. prasinata Asfaw, Hibiscus micranthus L.f., Solanum americanum Mill., Ziziphus spina-christi (L.) Desf., and Hydnora abyssinica A.Br.
claimThe Badheysa season in Mieso, which is marked by the beginning of slight rain, is the primary collection period for Carissa spinarum L., Vangueria apiculata K. Schum., Berchemia discolor (klotzsch) Hemsl., Acokanthera schimperi (A.DC.) Schweinf., Grewia villosa Willd., and Dovyalis abyssinica (A.Rich.) Warb.
claimThe agro-climatic zone of Mieso, Ethiopia, is semiarid, and the majority of the population practices pastoral and agro-pastoral agricultural systems.
Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Shabelle Zone, Eastern ... link.springer.com Feb 5, 2026 4 facts
claimModerate similarity in wild edible plant composition between the Shabelle Zone and East Shewa, Mieso, and Kebridehar suggests partial species overlap shaped by semi-arid ecology, pastoral mobility, regional trade, and intermarriage among Oromo, Somali, and Argobba communities.
claimCase studies from Mieso and Raya-Azebo demonstrate that wild edible plants (WEPs) contribute significantly to nutrition, income generation, and cultural identity.
claimAge-related trends in wild edible plant knowledge, where older individuals possess more knowledge, have been documented in the Ethiopian districts of Mieso and Kebridehar, as well as globally.
measurementThe Jaccard Similarity Index (JSI) for wild edible plant species between the Shabelle Zone and other regions is 0.276 for East Shewa, 0.272 for Mieso, 0.261 for Kebridehar, 0.046 for Sedie, and 0.049 for Konso.