Ethnobotanical Assessment of Edible Plant Diversity in the Satpuda Ranges of Khandesh Region, Maharashtra, India

Authors

  • Dhale D. A. Department of Botany, SSVPS’s, L. K. Dr. P. R. Ghogrey Science College, Dhule-424005, India

Keywords:

Ethnobotany, Satpuda ranges, Wild edible plants, Khandesh, Food security, Traditional knowledge

Abstract

The current study is about the knowledge of plants and how people use them for food in the rural areas of the Satpuda ranges of Khandesh region, Maharashtra, India. We did a lot of field work between 2022 and 2024 visiting places and talking to people during different seasons. We found out that people use 49 kinds of plants that are safe to eat for food and to help them survive during hard times. These plants are from different families and come in different forms like herbs, shrubs, trees and climbers. This study shows how important wild plants that are safe to eat are for making sure people have food especially in areas where the farming depends on the rain. The study also says that we need to protect these plants use them in a way that's good for the environment and learn more about the nutrients they have.

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Published

2026-05-30

How to Cite

Dhale D. A. (2026). Ethnobotanical Assessment of Edible Plant Diversity in the Satpuda Ranges of Khandesh Region, Maharashtra, India. International Journal of Life Sciences, 14(1A), 279–282. Retrieved from https://ijlsci.in/ls/index.php/home/article/view/1629

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 1A (2026): International Journal of Life Sciences

Section

Biodiversity & Conservation

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