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Abstract：
Wild edible plants (WEPs) are important food sources globally due to their accessibility and affordability. In Ethiopia, where diverse cultural groups consume WEPs, this systematic review explores their diversity, edible parts, and role in supporting food security. The review examined 38 original studies on the ethnobotany of WEPs in Ethiopia from 2000 to 2022. It identified a total of 651 WEP species from 343 genera and 94 families, with the Fabaceae family having the most species (51). Herbs and shrubs were the predominant growth habits, and fruits were the most consumed plant parts. The review prioritized nine WEP species for cultivation and promotion. However, threats such as overgrazing, agricultural expansion, and the use of woody species for construction, firewood, and charcoal have depleted WEP resources and eroded traditional knowledge about their use. The review suggests that WEPs have the potential to contribute to food and nutritional security in Ethiopia if these threats are effectively managed. However, the limited coverage of ethnobotanical studies on WEPs requires further investigation. The study recommends integrating the prioritized WEPs into the national food system for promotion, cultivation, and nutrient analysis to evaluate their nutritional bioavailability.
摘要：
野生食用植物（WEP）由于其可及性和可负担性而成为全球重要的食物来源。在埃塞俄比亚,不同的文化群体消费WEP，这篇系统的综述探讨了它们的多样性，可食用部分，以及在支持粮食安全方面的作用。该评论审查了2000年至2022年埃塞俄比亚关于WEP民族植物学的38项原始研究。它从343属94科总共鉴定出651种WEP物种，豆科的种类最多（51）。草本和灌木是主要的生长习性，水果是消耗最多的植物部分。审查优先考虑了9种WEP物种的种植和推广。然而,过度放牧等威胁，农业扩张,以及使用木本物种进行建筑，木柴,和木炭耗尽了WEP资源，侵蚀了有关其使用的传统知识。审查表明，如果有效管理这些威胁，WEP有可能为埃塞俄比亚的粮食和营养安全做出贡献。然而,对WEP的民族植物学研究报道有限,需要进一步调查.该研究建议将优先考虑的WEP纳入国家粮食系统以进行推广，耕种,和营养分析来评估它们的营养生物利用度。
