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March 31, 2026Tropical Medicine and HealthOpen Access

Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Dabat District, Ethiopia

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TKTilahun KegneGMGetinet MasreshaMAMuluye Asnakew

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This ethnobotanical study documents the diversity and cultural importance of wild edible plants in Dabat District, implying a need for preservation efforts.

Key Points

  • The aim is to document the diversity and cultural significance of wild edible plants in Dabat District, Ethiopia.
  • Conducted semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, and guided field walks.
  • Collected ethno-botanical data from 136 informants.
  • Identified and authenticated voucher specimens using botanical reference standards.
  • Performed quantitative analyses like relative frequency of citation and ranking methodologies.
  • Used R software for descriptive and inferential statistics to assess knowledge patterns.
  • Documented 52 wild edible plant species from 41 genera and 27 families.
  • Ximenia americana identified as the most preferred species based on taste and accessibility.
  • Cordia africana showed the highest multipurpose value, serving food, fuel, and construction needs.
  • Identified threats include agricultural expansion, habitat degradation, and loss of traditional knowledge.

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Kegne et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69cb6526e6a8c024954b942dhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-026-00946-2
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