A systematic review exploring the diversity and food security potential of wild edible plants in Ethiopia

D Tadesse, G Masresha, E Lulekal, M Wondafrash - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Wild edible plants (WEPs) are important food sources globally due to their accessibility and
affordability. In Ethiopia, where diverse cultural groups consume WEPs, this systematic …

Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Arsi Robe district of East Arsi Zone, Ethiopia

S Biri, B Ayenew, G Dida, A Sebsibe… - Journal of Ethnobiology …, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Background Wild edible plants (WEPs) are usually considered to constitute all plant
resources that are neither cultivated nor domesticated but are used as nutritional …

Ethnobotanical appraisal of wild fruit species used in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa: A systematic review

S Chauke, BG Shelembe, W Otang-Mbeng… - South African Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Globally, plants serve as an important primary source of livelihood, mainly in rural
communities. Food and health security are increasingly a concern in developed and …

[HTML][HTML] Natural variation in the nutritional composition of African baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) from two ecological sites in Northern Malabar, Kerala, India

Z Sithara, T Anju, A Kumar - Trees, Forests and People, 2024 - Elsevier
Adansonia digitata L., commonly known as the African baobab, is an important plant within
the Malvaceae family. It is a highly nutritious forest tree and holds a special place in several …

Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Metema and Quara districts, Northwestern Ethiopia

D Tadesse, G Masresha, E Lulekal, A Alemu - Journal of Ethnobiology and …, 2025 - Springer
Abstract Background Wild edible plants (WEPs) are vital to enhance food security and
generate income. Despite Ethiopia's vast area and cultural diversity, there remains a need …

[HTML][HTML] Multiple Uses of Wild Edible Trees by a Nahua-Origin Community in Western Mexico

A Pacheco-Flores, R Ortega-Álvarez… - Plants, 2024 - mdpi.com
Wild edible trees (WETs) play an important role in the diet of many rural communities.
Therefore, research on their use and management is important to support both food …

Ecology, ethnobotany, distribution, conservation and potential use of Prunus napaulensis (Ser.) Steud. in Nepal

D Khadka, B Baral, A Pieroni, J Deng, S Bhatta… - Genetic Resources and …, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Prunus napaulensis (Ser.) Steud., colloquially known as Jungali aaru in Nepali,
represents an underutilized wild fruit tree species with a distribution spanning from Nepal's …

[CITARE][C] Forest and Food: Challenges and Opportunities

MS Park, TCH Sunderland - Trees, Forests and People, 2025 - Elsevier