The role of wild vegetables in household food security in South Africa: A review
C Bvenura, AJ Afolayan - Food Research International, 2015 - Elsevier
Wild vegetables are a common and important source of food and nutrition in the rural areas
where they can be harvested from backyard gardens, animal houses or agricultural fields …
where they can be harvested from backyard gardens, animal houses or agricultural fields …
[HTML][HTML] Revitalizing indigenous ways of maintaining food security in a changing climate: review of the evidence base from Africa
Purpose Against a milieu of fragmented research that documents indigenous practices
related to food security, and the heterogeneous settings from which the studies have been …
related to food security, and the heterogeneous settings from which the studies have been …
[HTML][HTML] The traditional use of wild edible plants in pastoral and agro-pastoral communities of Mieso District, eastern Ethiopia
M Tahir, A Abrahim, T Beyene, G Dinsa… - Tropical Medicine and …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Background The populations in Ethiopia have developed their indigenous
knowledge to use, manage and conserve wild edible plants (WEPs). In the eastern part of …
knowledge to use, manage and conserve wild edible plants (WEPs). In the eastern part of …
[HTML][HTML] Ethnobotanical study of underutilized wild edible plants and threats to their long-term existence in Midakegn District, West Shewa Zone, Central Ethiopia
S Guzo, E Lulekal, S Nemomissa - Journal of Ethnobiology and …, 2023 - Springer
Background Ethiopia is endowed with much plant diversity. The insignificant number of
studies on wild edible plants with their ethnobotanical perspectives indicated that this plant …
studies on wild edible plants with their ethnobotanical perspectives indicated that this plant …
[HTML][HTML] Ethnobotanical study of wild edible fruits in eastern Bhutan
P Yangdon, T Araki, YYS Rahayu, K Norbu - Journal of Ethnobiology and …, 2022 - Springer
Background In the past, wild edible fruits (WEFs) were a significant source of food and
nutrition in Bhutan. These nutrient-rich species can enhance food security and alleviate …
nutrition in Bhutan. These nutrient-rich species can enhance food security and alleviate …
Wild foods from farm and forest in the East Usambara Mountains, Tanzania
B Powell, P Maundu, HV Kuhnlein… - Ecology of food and …, 2013 - Taylor & Francis
This study explored the role of wild foods in the diets of children and mothers in the East
Usambara Mountains (N= 274 dyads). We identified 92 wild food species. Although dietary …
Usambara Mountains (N= 274 dyads). We identified 92 wild food species. Although dietary …
Wild medicinal and food plants used by communities living in Mopane woodlands of southern Angola: Results of an ethnobotanical field investigation
V Urso, MA Signorini, M Tonini, P Bruschi - Journal of ethnopharmacology, 2016 - Elsevier
Ethnopharmacological relevance Mopane woodlands play an important role in the
livelihood strategies of local populations; however, they have been scarcely investigated by …
livelihood strategies of local populations; however, they have been scarcely investigated by …
Traditional knowledge of wild food plants of Thai Karen and Lawa (Thailand)
Gathering of wild food plants represent original practices of indigenous people. The uses of
wild food plant species are not only important in traditional dishes but also for the people's …
wild food plant species are not only important in traditional dishes but also for the people's …
[HTML][HTML] Wild edible plants used by communities in and around selected forest reserves of Teso-Karamoja region, Uganda
S Ojelel, P Mucunguzi, E Katuura, EK Kakudidi… - Journal of ethnobiology …, 2019 - Springer
Background The consumption of wild plants is an ancient tradition which serves multiple
purposes. Cognizant that Teso-Karamoja region is frequently affected by food scarcity and is …
purposes. Cognizant that Teso-Karamoja region is frequently affected by food scarcity and is …
[HTML][HTML] Medicinal uses of selected wild edible vegetables consumed by Vhavenda of the Vhembe District Municipality, South Africa
MG Mokganya, MP Tshisikhawe - South African Journal of Botany, 2019 - Elsevier
The use of wild vegetables as a source of food is well-documented all over the world.
However, some of the wild vegetables have since found their way into the database of …
However, some of the wild vegetables have since found their way into the database of …