Table 1 Major data of the study region and informants
From: Wild edible plants traditionally collected and used in southern Yemen
Governorates | Areas (villages and urban areas) | Topography, climate, altitude | Arabic ethnic Divided into tribes; language (L | Informant Age (years) A: 12–19; B: 20–49; C: 50–85 Total (n = 250) Male: Female (total 190: 60) Literate: Illiterate: (55:195) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Abyan | Lawdar, Mukeiras, Modyah, Al-Wadhee, Gischan | Hills, mountains, Subtropical climate 500- 2200 m | Al- Awadhel, Dathani, and Fadhli tribes; L: Arabic | A: 15, B: 20, C: 35; Total 70 Male: Female = 55: 15 Literate: Illiterate = 12:58 |
Lahj and Al-Dhalee | Halymeen, Radfan, Yafee-Yaher Al-Dhalee | Coastal area, Hills, mountains, Subtropical climate 200- 2000 m | Abadel, Shaaibi, Jafaii, Subeehi tribes L: Arabic | A: 15, B: 20, C: 15; Total: 50 Male:Female = 35:15 Literate:Illiterate = 11:39 |
Shabwa | Rudhum Haban, Alrowdhah, Ataq, Gardan, Maifaah | Hills, mountains, Subtropical climate, 200- 1500 m | Awalaqi tribes; L: Arabic | A: 8, B: 15 C: 20; Total: 45 Male:Female = 35: 10 Literate:Illiterate = 10:35 |
Hadramout | Al-Mukala Sheher, Dawaan, Tream Syoon-Shibam | Coastal area, Sahara, Hills, mountains, 100- 1000 m Subtropical climate | Katheri, Qaeedi tribes; L: Arabic | A: 15, B: 20, C: 30; Total: 65 Male:Female 48: 17 Literate:Illiterate = 17:48 |
Al-Mahrah | Qeedhah, Haoof | Coastal area, Sahara, Hills, mountains, Subtropical Climate 100–800 m | Mahari tribes; L: Arabic and Mahri | A: 5, B: 5, C: 10; Total: 20 Male:Female = 17:3 Literate:Illiterate = 5: 15 |