Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Goba District Southwest Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT: Ethnobotanical studies explore the relationship between humans and plants, highlighting the critical role of wild edible plants (WEPs) in food security, diets, and income in resource-limited communities. Despite their importance, wild edible plants face growing threats from anthropogenic activities, necessitating urgent documentation and conservation efforts. This study aimed to document indigenous knowledge of WEPs, their diversity, and associated threats in Goba District, Southwest Ethiopia. Ethnobotanical data were collected between February and April 2024 through semi-structured interviews, guided field observations, and group discussions involving 99 respondents, comprising 83 systematically selected general informants and 16 purposively selected key informants. The study identified 1

SUBMITTER: Gebre A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12307596 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature