Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Gursum district, Ethiopia: implications for nutrition, health, and food security

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• This research aims to explore the role of wild edible plants in enhancing nutrition and food security in Gursum District.
• Conducted ethnobotanical surveys to identify wild edible plants.
• Integrated indigenous knowledge with health and nutrition strategies.
• Analyzed nutritional benefits and conservation needs of identified plants.
• Established the critical role of wild edible plants in supporting local nutrition and health.
• Identified key species that could improve food security in semi-arid regions.
• Highlighted the importance of integrating local knowledge for resource conservation.