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This research aims to explore the role of wild edible plants in enhancing nutrition and food security in Gursum District.

March 10, 2026Tropical Medicine and Health2 citationsOpen Access

Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Gursum district, Ethiopia: implications for nutrition, health, and food security

AYAbdibashir Mahbub YusufJigjiga University GAGetu AlemayehuJigjiga University ZKZewdie KassaEthiopian Civil Service University

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This research aims to explore the role of wild edible plants in enhancing nutrition and food security in Gursum District.
Conducted ethnobotanical surveys to identify wild edible plants.
Integrated indigenous knowledge with health and nutrition strategies.
Analyzed nutritional benefits and conservation needs of identified plants.
Established the critical role of wild edible plants in supporting local nutrition and health.
Identified key species that could improve food security in semi-arid regions.
Highlighted the importance of integrating local knowledge for resource conservation.

Abstract

WEPs play a critical role in supporting nutrition, health, and food security in Gursum District. Integrating indigenous knowledge with conservation, nutrition, and public health strategies is essential to safeguard these resources and enhance community resilience in semi-arid regions.

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