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Table 6 Preparation and uses of WEP species in Honghe terraced rice paddy system

From: Wild edible plants collected by Hani from terraced rice paddy agroecosystem in Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan, China

Preparation and uses

Records

Percentage

Potherb

95

42.4%

Eaten fresh

84

37.5%

Flavoring agent

16

7.1%

Nuts

12

5.4%

Tea substitute

11

4.9%

Bamboo shoots

10

4.5%

Liquor brewing

8

3.6%

Grain substitute

2

–

Special tofu

2

–

Sweetener

1

–