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Sedie Muja district
Also known as: Sedie Muja
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Ethnobotanical Study of Wild Edible Plants and Their Indigenous ... scirp.org 46 facts
procedureWild edible plants in the Sedie Muja District are harvested using three methods: digging (for tubers and roots), plucking from mother plants (for fruits, stems, seeds, and gum), and ground collection (for fallen seeds and fruits).
measurementThere is a statistically significant difference (P < 0.05) in the number of wild edible plants reported by different informant groups in the Sedie Muja District based on age, literacy, and marital status.
procedureGuided field walks in the Sedie Muja District ethnobotanical study involved interviewing informants while walking through areas where plants of interest were found, allowing researchers to record voucher specimens and make notes on habitat, habit, appearance, and ecological relations.
claimIndigenous people living in the Sedie Muja District utilize their own classification system for landscape, vegetation, and soil based on their associated indigenous knowledge.
procedureEthnobotanical data collection in the Sedie Muja District involved semi-structured interviews conducted using a pre-prepared checklist of questions, which were originally written in English and translated into Amharic for the local inhabitants.
measurementA total of 33 wild edible plant species were recorded in the Sedie Muja District.
procedureIn the Sedie Muja District study, researchers selected 14 to 18 individuals from each of the 4 Kebele Administrations (KAs) randomly by lottery method to collect data on the perception, use, management, and conservation of wild edible plants.
claimIn the Sedie Muja District, informants older than 35 years listed more wild edible plants than those in the 15-35 age group, illiterate informants knew more wild edible plants than literate ones, and married informants possessed more indigenous knowledge than single informants.
claimThree selected wild edible plant species used by the people of Sedie Muja District contain distinct nutritional compositions that are important to the local diet.
referenceThe Sedie Muja District Agricultural Office published an annual work report in 2017 regarding the Sedie Muja District in the South Gondar Administrative Zone.
claimAmong the use categories for wild edible plants in the Sedie Muja District, firewood was ranked as the leading use, while forage was ranked as the least.
claimSedie Muja District, located in the South Gondar zone of Ethiopia, is identified as a food-insecure area where there is a lack of documented ethnobotanical work on wild edible plants.
claimLocal communities in the Sedie Muja District consume wild edible plants primarily during periods of food scarcity and as a supplement to cultivated plants.
procedureThe ethnobotanical study in the Sedie Muja District utilized 'independent walks' during semi-structured interviews, allowing for discussion with individual informants and the practical identification and collection of useful plants in their natural environment.
measurementRossa abyssinica is the most popular wild edible plant in the Sedie Muja District, cited by 89.2% (75 out of 84) of informants for its food value, followed by Rhus glutinosa, cited by 72.6% (61 out of 84) of informants.
procedureIn the Sedie Muja District, the wild edible plant species Ficus vasta, Cordia africana, and Rosa abyssinica are dried by the sun, while Mimusops kummel is dried by wind.
claimA direct matrix ranking of six wild edible plant species in the Sedie Muja District identified Ficus sur as the most multipurpose wild edible plant and Ficus sycomorus as the least multipurpose.
measurementFruits are the most commonly consumed part of wild edible plants in the Sedie Muja District, accounting for 18 (54.5%) of the documented edible parts.
claimIn the Sedie Muja District, indigenous knowledge regarding wild edible plants is higher in males than in females, and higher in elder informants compared to young people.
measurementIn Sedie Muja District, shrubs are the dominant growth form for wild edible plants, accounting for 13 species (39.04%).
referenceSemi-structured interviews in the Sedie Muja District ethnobotanical study covered topics including plant consumption, collection methods, preparation, parts used, marketability, existing threats, traditional conservation practices, related taboos or beliefs, and indigenous knowledge transfer.
claimIn the Sedie Muja District, wild edible plants are rarely sold in local markets, with the exception of Syzygium guineense and Mimusops kummel.
claimThe local population in Sedie Muja District requires awareness-raising interventions regarding the sustainable use of natural resources.
claimIn the Sedie Muja District, male populations possess more knowledge about wild edible plants than females, likely due to occupational differences such as cattle keeping and timber collection for house construction.
procedureResearchers purposively selected 4 to 6 key informants from each of the 4 Kebele Administrations in the Sedie Muja District with the assistance of administrators and elders, including individuals who were elders, wild edible plant collectors, sellers, cooks, and buyers.
procedureFocus group discussions in the Sedie Muja District ethnobotanical study were composed of informants from each of the four Kebele Administrations, including elders, men, women, and youngsters, to triangulate data on wild edible plants and reach a consensus.
claimThe seasonal availability of wild edible plants in Sedie Muja differs from findings in the Chilga district, where availability peaks in March and June, and from Semiarid East Shewa, Ethiopia, where availability peaks from February to April.
procedureThe ethnobotanical study in Sedie Muja District collected data from 84 respondents using semi-structured interviews, guided field walks, market surveys, and field observations.
measurementThe study documented a total of 33 wild edible plant species in the Sedie Muja District.
procedureThe ethnobotanical study in Sedie Muja District utilized preference ranking, direct matrix ranking, and informant consensus with buyers, sellers, cooks, and elderly people to analyze data.
claimIn a preference ranking of seven wild edible plants based on taste quality in the Sedie Muja District, Opuntia ficus-indica ranked first, followed by Syzygium guineense.
accountMerkuz Abera and Kindye Belay from the Department of Plant Sciences at Bahir Dar University conducted an ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in the Sedie Muja District of the South Gondar Zone in Northwestern Ethiopia between 2018 and 2019.
claimThe wild edible plant Syzygium guineense is consumed in fresh form by both age groups in the Sedie Muja District community.
claimElder informants in the Sedie Muja District possess more knowledge of wild edible plants than younger people, as the youth tend to prioritize modernity and new cultures.
measurementThe highest number of wild edible plants in the Sedie Muja District are available during the Ethiopian winter season (June, July, August, and September), accounting for 39.39% (13 species) of the total, followed by the spring season (March, April, and May) at 24.24% (8 species).
measurementIn the Sedie Muja District, the plant families Moraceae, Fabaceae, and Solanaceae are the most dominant wild edible plant families, each accounting for 3 species (11.5% of the total documented).
measurementIn the Sedie Muja District, 82.35% of wild edible plants are collected from natural forests, with other collection sites including riverine areas, grazing land, and roadsides.
claimFruits are the most important edible plant parts in Sedie Muja District because they are delicious and easily accessible without processing.
claimSedie Muja District is rich in wild food plants, which are consumed in normal times as well as during food shortages to prevent starvation and sustain life during prolonged drought and social unrest.
claimIn the Sedie Muja District, informants over the age of 35 listed more wild edible plants than those aged 15-35, illiterate informants knew more than literate ones, and married informants possessed more indigenous knowledge than single informants.
measurementSedie Muja District is located 772 km from Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.
measurementCold-smoked fish products lose 10% - 11% of their moisture during the smoking process and have a refrigerated shelf life of approximately 7 days, which is shorter than the shelf life of the wild edible plant fruits studied in the Sedie Muja District.
claimAmong four wild edible plants studied in the Sedie Muja District, Rosa abyssinica has the longest shelf-life after sun-drying, followed by Cordia africana, while Mimusops kummel has the shortest shelf-life.
measurementIn Sedie Muja District, the families Fabaceae, Moraceae, and Solanaceae each represent the highest proportion of wild edible species, with three species per family.
claimIn the Sedie Muja District, wild edible plants are consumed in both raw and cooked forms.
measurementThe most common harvesting technique for wild edible plants in the Sedie Muja District is plucking from mother plants (reported by 27 informants), while the least common technique is digging (reported by 2 informants).
Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Shabelle Zone, Eastern ... link.springer.com Feb 5, 2026 1 fact
referenceA 2022 study by Abera and Belay explored the indigenous knowledge and use of wild edible plants in the Sedie Muja District of the South Gondar Zone in Northwestern Ethiopia.
Vernonia amygdalina: a comprehensive review of the ... frontiersin.org 1 fact
referenceMekonnen A. B., Mohammed A. S., and Tefera A. K. (2022) performed an ethnobotanical study of traditional medicinal plants used for human and animal diseases in the Sedie Muja district, South Gondar, Ethiopia.
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claimThe ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants and their indigenous knowledge was conducted in the Sedie Muja District of the South Gondar Zone to investigate the ethnobotanical uses of selected wild edible plants.