The Biobrio 6 (3 & 4), 2019

Wild Edible Leaves Consumed By Tribal People of Hazaribag District of Jharkhand

Hari Shankar Lal, Reshmi Chatterjee, Sanjay XaXa

ABSTRACT:

An extensive survey was carried out of wild edible leaves used by tribal in Hazaribag district of Jharkhand. Data were collected through interview questionnaire around the district.The study identifies 22 species of wild edible leaves belonging 21 genera and 18 families that are commonly consumed by tribal people as per their availability.The habits, mode of preparation, Medicinal property have been discussed.

Keywords:    

Wild edible, Medicinal property, Jharkhand

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