Food, flavouring and feed plant traditions in the Tyrrhenian sector of Basilicata, Italy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Research was carried out in the years 2002-2003 into food, flavouring and feed folk traditions of plants in the Tyrrhenian part of the Basilicata region (southern Italy). This area was colonized in ancient times by Greeks. Data was collected through field interviews, especially of farmers.

Methods

Field data were collected through structured interviews. The informants, numbered 49, belonged to families which had strong links with the traditional activities of the area.

Results

61 taxa are cited, belonging to 26 botanical families, amongst which 44 used as food or flavouring and 22 for animal alimentation. Besides 7 taxa are involved in rituals especially connected with agriculture and plant growth.

Conclusion

The preservation of some rituals especial

SUBMITTER: Guarrera PM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1592457 | biostudies-literature | 2006 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature