This study aims to identify medicinal plants traditionally used to treat diseases by local
people living in Güce district, north-eastern Turkey. The study was carried out between 2018 …

Heracleum sphondylium L., commonly known as hogweed, common hogweed, or cow
parsnip, is an herbaceous plant of the Apiaceae family native to Europe and Asia. This wild …

Abstract Background The Mountains of the Western Lesser Caucasus with its rich plant
diversity, multicultural and multilingual nature host diverse ethnobotanical knowledge …

Abstract Background The Republic of Georgia is part of the Caucasus biodiversity hotspot,
and human agricultural plant use dates back at least 6000 years. Over the last years, lots of …

The rich and diverse flora of Armenia has been used for medicinal purposes for at least
3000 years. The relevant literature in Armenian, English, and Russian revealed a vast array …

Diversity of traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) created on the edges of culture is the key
to the sustainability and resilience of humankind. We recorded wild food TEK among seven …

Background The aim of the study was to record wild plants and fungi sold in the capital of
Armenia. This is the first large market survey in the Caucasus region. The area of the …

Background: Plants are a rich source of both organic and inorganic substances that play a
crucial role in determining their therapeutic effects. Within each medicinal plant, a diverse …

Societal Impact Statement Ecosystem services are underpinned by biodiversity, which is
rapidly eroding globally, threatening rural livelihoods and culture. Examining the uses of …

Background: Ajara, Samegrelo and Kvemo Svaneti are historical provinces of Georgia
located on the south-facing macro-slope of the western part of the Greater Caucasus …