Wild and semi-wild edible plants in Chilga District, Northwestern Ethiopia: Implication for food security and climate change adaptation

Mekuanent Tebkew

Abstract

The study was conducted to assess wild and semi-wild edible plants in food security and climate change adaptation in Chilga district, Northwestern Ethiopia. Various data collection methods; questionnaire survey, semi-structured interviews, Focused group discussion and market survey were employed. Field observation was conducted to check the availability of these plants in the field. Thirtythree wild and semi-wild edible plants were recorded in the study area. These plants were consumed for supplementing staple food, during emergency periods and as refreshment. Jaccard's Coefficient of Similarity in species use composition (JCS) was 0.7. These wild and semi-wild edible plants in the study area were available in different seasons. The seasonal availability of these plants implies their potential for climate change adaptation and food security throughout all seasons.