Abesh Birhanu Morka
Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute, Department of Forest and Rangeland plant Biodiversity, Assosa, Ethiopia
Publications
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Research Article
Study on Wild Edible Plant Used by Shinasha Ethnic Community at Metekel Zone, Northwest Ethiopia
Author(s): Abesh Birhanu Morka*
Wild edible plants are an essential source of supplementary foods in many parts of Ethiopia. The aims of this study were to record and document wild edible plants used by shinasha ethnic community in Metekele Zone Northwestern Ethiopia. The Field surveys were conducted from Jun to Dec, 2022. Semi-structured interview, direct observation, focus group discussion, guided fled walks, and market surveys were used to collect data. A total of 120 informants were partic- ipated in interviewed. Descriptive statistical was made to analyze the data using SPSS version.20. A total 46 wild edible plants belonging to 38 genera and 30 families were recorded. Family Moraceae were the most popular edible plant. Trees were the dominant life forms (36.9%) and ripe fruits (58.6%) recorded plants par used in study area. The majority of (14 specie) were collected from natural forest followed by riverine ban.. Read More»