Saving the local tradition: ethnobotanical survey on the use of plants in Bologna district (Italy).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Traditional knowledge about plants is unfortunately subjected to a progressive loss, mainly due to globalization and depopulation of the rural areas. This work enhances the ethnobotanical knowledge from Northern Italy, specifically Bologna district, and contributes to preserving Italy's plant-based traditional knowledge and to valorize local resources also in view of an ecological transition.

Methods

The study was conducted between 2010 and 2016 in Bologna district encompassing 22 municipalities, which were grouped into three areas: hill, mountain, and plain. In total, 1172 key informants were interviewed, ranging in age from 50 to 85 years, and having strong links with traditional activities in the area.

Results

The final inventory included 374 taxa belong

SUBMITTER: Chiocchio I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10936038 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature