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VOL. 6, ISSUE 6 (2021)
Ethnobotanical resources: Edible plants consumed by the Moyon Naga tribe of Manipur (India) and Myanmar
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Wanglar Alphonsa Moyon, Elija Chara, Ng Khosirngak Moyon, Ringphamchung Khartu Moyon
Abstract
Moyon, or Moyon Naga, is one of the indigenous tribes settling the hills of Manipur state in India and Myanmar. The tribe makes good use of the locally available plants to supplement their diet. The study documented 167 species of plants belonging to 57 families that are consumed by the people. Of the total plant species, 113 are wild, 47 are semi-domesticated and 11 are fully domesticated. This study focussed on the different plants and their useful parts consumed including stems, rhizomes, leaves, fruits, flowers, seeds and legumes, as well as the different modes of consumption ranging from fresh and raw to boiling, steaming and roasting. The study also indicates the botanical diversity of the land inhabited by the Moyon tribe and the choices of locally available plants are wholesome.
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Pages:1-9
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Wanglar Alphonsa Moyon, Elija Chara, Ng Khosirngak Moyon, Ringphamchung Khartu Moyon "Ethnobotanical resources: Edible plants consumed by the Moyon Naga tribe of Manipur (India) and Myanmar". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 6, 2021, Pages 1-9
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