Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Shabelle Zone, Eastern Ethiopia
WEPs are integral to local diets, food security, and cultural heritage in Shabelle Zone. Promoting the sustainable use and cultivation of high-value species, while integrating indigenous knowledge with in-situ and ex-situ conservation strategies, is essential to safeguard these resources for future generations.
Authors
- Ashebir Awoke
- Zewdie Kassa
- Getu Alemayehu
Institutions
- Mizan Tepi University (ET)
- Ethiopian Civil Service University (ET)
- Jigjiga University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine
- Published
- 2026-02-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-026-00860-1
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 62.68