Table 4 Parts of the wild edible plants used in southern Yemen
From: Wild edible plants traditionally collected and used in southern Yemen
| Edible parts/exudates | Number | Percentage % |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 18 | 26.5 |
| Stem | 18 | 26.5 |
| Fruit | 17 | 25 |
| Flower | 5 | 7.4 |
| Root and corn | 4 | 5.9 |
| Seed | 1 | 1.5 |
| Gum | 3 | 4.4 |
| Flower nectar | 2 | 2.9 |