Ethnobotanical survey of wild edible fruits in Kolhapur District.

ABSTRACT

The present study deals with the identification, documentation and ethno-botanical exploration with respect to food value of wild edible fruits from Kolhapur district. Total 3o wild edible fruits were surveyed. Fruits are the nature’s gift to mankind; these are not only delicious and refreshing but also the chief source of vitamin, minerals and protein. The wild edible fruits are the normal food of cattle grazers and the forest tribes. Although the popularity of these wild forms of fruits has declined, it is considered that special attention should be paid to them in order to maintain and improve this important source of food supply.