Phylogenetic Perspectives and Ethnobotanical Insights on Wild Edible Plants of the Mediterranean, Middle East, and North Africa

Foods, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(3), P. 465 - 465

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

This study investigates the phylogenetic and geographical distribution of wild food plants (WFPs) across 30 Mediterranean North African (MENA) regions, focusing on intersection evolutionary lineage, ecological adaptation, cultural utilization. A analysis 111 genera WFPs used in traditional diets reveals clusters reflecting shared ancestry, functional adaptations, resilience. Key regions such as Lebanon Ikaria stand out potential centers for diversity plant use, suggesting that Eastern may be a primary origin area, especially species adapted to semi-arid climates. Major families including Lamiaceae, Rosaceae, Fabaceae form distinct underscore their common ancestry adaptability, making them foundational medicinal applications various environments. Geographical indicates historical connections, those between Malta Egypt, supporting hypothesis ancient trade routes influenced spread exchange use Mediterranean. The emphasizes integration ethnobotanical perspectives, shedding light how biodiversity, practices intersect these regions. research demonstrates serve both assets, crucial preserving biodiversity conservation amid environmental changes. Integrating knowledge can enrich understanding contribute sustainable resources MENA

Language: Английский

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