Results: Information about 168 wild edible plant species in 116 genera of 62 families was recorded and specimens
were collected. Most species were edible greens (80 species) or fruits (78). These WEPs are sources for local people,
especially those living in remote rural areas, to obtain mineral elements and vitamins. More than half of the species
(70%) have multiple use(s) besides food value. Some are crop wild relatives that could be used for crop
improvement. Several also have potential values for further commercial exploitation. However, the utilization of
WEPs and related knowledge are eroding rapidly, especially in the areas with convenient transportation and
booming tourism.