Mixed methods research highlights wild edible plants' roles in nutrition and traditional medicine among the Sundanese community, suggesting implications for sustainability.
Key Points
Wild edible plants are vital for nutrition and health in Cijambu Village, with 48 species identified as food sources and medicine.
The highest Use Value was found in Bambusa vulgaris at 0.08, while Amaranthus viridis had an RFC of 0.8, indicating its importance.
Using a mixed qualitative and quantitative method, this research explores the ethnobotanical practices of the Sundanese community in West Java.
Findings support sustainable agriculture initiatives, emphasizing wild edible plants' roles in community health and poverty reduction.