Gathering an edible wild plant: food or medicine? A case study on wild edibles and functional foods in Granada, Spain

Benítez, Guillermo; Mesa, Joaquı́n Molero; González-Tejero, M. Reyes

doi:10.5586/asbp.3550

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“…It is claimed by some sources that certain food plants identified by us for the area are also used in other regions of Europe (Benítez et al, 2017;Biscotti & Pieroni, 2015;Dénes et al, 2012;Dolina & Łuczaj, 2014;Dolina et al, 2016;Łuczaj et al, 2013Nedelcheva et al, 2017). Species shown by these studies to be consumed cooked or as a salad include the following; Amaranthus sp.…”

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“…(Dolina & Łuczaj, 2014;Nedelcheva et al, 2017), A. acutifolius (Biscotti & Pieroni, 2015;Dolina et al, 2016;Łuczaj et al, 2013), C. album (Dolina et al, 2016;Łuczaj et al, 2013, M. sylvestris (Nedelcheva et al, 2017), P. rhoeas (Benítez et al, 2017;Biscotti & Pieroni, 2015;Dénes et al, 2012;Dolina & Łuczaj, 2014;Łuczaj et al, 2013), P. oleracea (Biscotti & Pieroni, 2015;Dénes et al, 2012;Dolina et al, 2016), Urtica sp. (Benítez et al, 2017;Biscotti & Pieroni, 2015;Dénes et al, 2012;Dolina & Łuczaj, 2014;Dolina et al, 2016;Łuczaj et al, 2013Nedelcheva et al, 2017), R. acetosella (Dénes et al, 2012;Łuczaj et al, 2015;, R. patientia (Dénes et al, 2012), and R. pulcher (Dolina et al, 2016;Łuczaj et al, 2013, and these results closely resemble our own findings. Species whose fruit are shown to be consumed either raw or as jam by these same studies include: A. unedo).…”

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Traditional Knowledge of Wild Edible Plants of Biga (Çanakkale), Turkey

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Biga, located in the southwestern part of the Marmara Region of Turkey, is the largest district of Çanakkale. Wild edible plants and the ways in which they are used in Biga have not previously been documented. This ethnobotanical study of Biga was conducted between June 2011 and September 2014. In this study, we recorded information such as the local names of plants, the manner in which they are used, and the particular parts of the plants used. The cultural importance index was calculated for each taxon. One hundred and sixty-five interviews were conducted in 49 villages. The study revealed that 55 wild edible plant taxa belonging to 41 genera are used in this area. The most frequently used families are Rosaceae, Lamiaceae, Polygonaceae, and Apiaceae. The genera that represented the greatest number of taxa included Rumex (six taxa), Thymus, Eryngium, Mentha, Oenanthe, Papaver, Prunus, Rubus, and Urtica (each containing two taxa). The most culturally important species were Urtica dioica, U. urens, Malva sylvestris, Thymus longicaulis subsp. longicaulis var. subisophyllus, and Cornus mas. Local people consumed plants in the form of vegetables, fruits, beverages like herbal teas, spices, and other products. Edible parts of plants included leaves, aerial parts, young stems, and fruits. The results of our study showed that even in districts located close to cities, the use of wild edible plants still continues.

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Traditional Knowledge of Wild Edible Plants of Biga (Çanakkale), Turkey

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“…are good source of carbohydrates, calcium and iron (Laferrière et al, 1991;Weber, Ariffin, Nabhan, Idouraine & Kohlhepp, 1996); leaves of Lippia graveolens contain high values of vitamin C and carotenoids (Rivera, Bocanegra-García & Monge, 2010); tubers of some Dioscorea species are richer in proteins and lipids than potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) (Guízar-Miranda, 2009); and the mesquite (Prosopis laevigata) pod flour has the balanced values of amino acids that FAO recommends as daily intake for adults and kids (Barba De La Rosa et al, 2006). Therefore, WEPs are a good source of nutriments; for example, the local importance of functional foods in Granada, Spain has been pointed out by Benítez, Molero-Mesa & González-Tejero (2017).…”

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Edible ethnoflora of the southern tepehuans of Durango, México

Narváez-Elizondo¹,

González‐Elizondo²,

Tena-Flores³

et al. 2020

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analyze and discuss information about edible wild plants used by the Southern Tepehuan of Durango, Mexico. Based on field work, unpublished ethnobotanical reports and herbarium specimens, we generated a database that includes taxonomic, ecological and ethnobotanical information. These data were analyzed in terms of taxonomic composition, richness, ecological distribution, management and use patterns. Additionally, separate lists of edible wild plants reported in the literature were prepared for the other three main ethnic groups of the Sierra Madre Occidental and a comparative similitude analysis was carried out. For the Southern Tepehuan ethnoflora, a total of 122 species, 84 genera and 46 families were registered. Asparagaceae, Asteraceae, Cactaceae, Fabaceae and Solanaceae account for 39% of the species. The richest genera are Agave (9 species), Opuntia and Physalis (4 species each), and Begonia, Dahlia and Tagetes (3 species each). Fruits are the part of the plants more used, raw food is the main form of consumption, and simple gathering the main management form. The comparison of this ethnoflora with that of the three other largest ethnic groups of the Sierra Madre Occidental (Huichol, Northern Tepehuan, and Tarahumara) suggests a similar richness and floristic patterns. The similarity analysis results indicate that the edible ethnoflora of the Southern Tepehuans is mainly related with that of the Huicholes, their geographically closest neighbors. This inventory fills an important information gap and is a basis to develop further research and strategies for the use and conservation of the biocultural heritage in Durango.

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“…Wild edible plants (WEPs), which are identi ed as non-cultivated and non-domesticated plants for food, could provide many products and services to daily lives of local people in rural areas [4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]. WEPs play a signi cant role as supplements to treat food shortage, when normal food supplies fall off [10][11][12][13].…”

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“…WEPs was considered an effective way to understand local knowledge and culture related to the biodiversity. In some remote and underdeveloped areas, WEPs are still an important source of plant products, such as vegetables, fruits, and starch to support daily needs [4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13]. Even in some urban areas, WEPs were still indispensable sources of vegetables and fruit [17][18][19].…”

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Being Blessed by Qomolangma: The Diversity and Local Knowledge of Wild Edible Plants Used by Chenthang Sherpa People to Treat Seasonal Food Shortage

Ding¹,

Zhang²,

Wang³

et al. 2021

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Background Wild edible plants (WEPs), which are identified as non-cultivated and non-domesticated plants for food. WEPs provided food, nutrition, herbs and other plant products for people in underdeveloped areas, such as the Everest region, to maintain their daily lives. Chenthang Town is the only Sherpa ethnic township in China. The core purpose of this research is to investigate, collect, and record the WEPs and related local knowledge and functions in the Sherpa community. Looking forward to answering the ultimate question, why did Sherpa people choose these plants? Materials and methods The field study was carried out in the six Sherpa communities of Chenthang Township from September 2019 to August 2020. The WEPs and related local knowledge were collected by semi-structured interview and direct observation. And the field works were performed with the assistance of local guides. During the field survey, we collected plant specimens based on the principle of one plant with one vernacular name. In this study, we used use-report (UR) and cultural importance index (CI) to evaluate the comprehensive utilization value of WEPs in the daily diet of Sherpa people. Results We interviewed 78 people individually who provided us with 1,199 use-reports. In total, we collected 84 WEPs belonging to 62 genera in 40 families. These species were identified into 78 ethno-species by local people, and the vernacular name of each ethno-species was recorded. These use-reports were classified into 6 use-categories. All of these plants were native wild plants. In these plants, Arisaema utile, Sorbus cuspidat and Elaeagnus umbellate have been introduced into home gardens by local people. According to the description of the Sherpa people, we drew a collecting calendar of WEPs. The Sherpa collect WEPs almost throughout the year, except for January and February. Conclusion WEPs have made a huge contribution to the Sherpa dietary in supplementing Carbohydrate, nutrition, and healthcare during the seasonal food shortage. In general, the diversity and products and services of WEPs based on local knowledge enhance the resistance and resilience of local food supply system to treat food shortage which might be the answer to why the locals choose these plants.

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Gathering an edible wild plant: food or medicine? A case study on wild edibles and functional foods in Granada, Spain

Cited by 19 publications

References 65 publications

Traditional Knowledge of Wild Edible Plants of Biga (Çanakkale), Turkey

Traditional Knowledge of Wild Edible Plants of Biga (Çanakkale), Turkey

Edible ethnoflora of the southern tepehuans of Durango, México

Being Blessed by Qomolangma: The Diversity and Local Knowledge of Wild Edible Plants Used by Chenthang Sherpa People to Treat Seasonal Food Shortage

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