Sesotho names for exotic and indigenous edible plants in southern Africa

Autor: A. Moteetee, B-E. van Wyk
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2006
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Zdroj: Bothalia: African Biodiversity & Conservation, Vol 36, Iss 1, Pp 25-32 (2006)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0006-8241
2311-9284
DOI: 10.4102/abc.v36i1.328
Popis: A comprehensive checklist of Sesotho names of both indigenous and exotic food plants is presented, based on a literature survey and the first author's experience. The list includes the scientific names. English common names and parts of the plant that are used. Where possible, the origin or meaning of the Sesotho names is given. Exotic edible plants for which the English common names are in general use have been excluded. The list includes 164 indigenous and 39 names of exotic species.
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