Ethnobotanical Studies of Some Wild Food Plants of District Umaria, Central India

Ganesh Singh Sandya, Ramesh Kumar Ahirwar

Abstract: Paper paper deals the survey an attempt has been made to collect and record the folklores pertaining to the food utility of 38 plants species and 25 family of Angiosperms. The botanical name followed by local names and along with parts used are furnished. The tribal sects of Central India use under normal monsoon conditions, more or less the same food grains as that of civilised people of the society. The food grains include Avena sativa, Vicia sativa, etc. However, during the time of scarcity and famine they utilise other wild plants.

Keywords: Ethnobotanical, Wild Food Plants, Central India, District Umaria