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Table 3 List (names) of domesticated edible plants used in indigenous foods, dishes, and beverages of Ramotswa village along with parts used, value, food safety, taboos, market potential, seasonal availability, and perishable nature

From: Plant-based traditional foods and beverages of Ramotswa Village, Botswana

No

Ver. N.

Eng. N

Sci. N

Parts U.

Forms U.

Value/Use K.

Food Saf. C.

Taboo

Market P.

Month. A. (Perish. N.)

1

Mabele

Sorghum

Sorghum bicolor L.

Grains

IF, ID & IB(FR)

NP – fiber, carbohydrate, vitamins and N/minerals

-

N/A

VH

January – April (Du)

2

Mmidi

Maize

Zea mays L.

Grains

IF, ID & IB(FR)

NP – fiber, carbohydrate, vitamins and minerals

-

N/A

VH

January – April (Du)

3

Lebelebele

Pearl millet

Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.

Grains

IF, ID

-

-

N/A

P

January – April (Du)

4

Dinawa

Common beans

Phaseolus vulgaris L.

Pulses/seeds

IF, ID

NP – proteins, fiber, vitamins and minerals

-

N/A

VH

January – April (Du)

5

Ditloo

Jugo beans

Vigna subterranean (L.) Verdc

Pulse/seeds

IF, ID

NP – proteins, fiber, vitamins and minerals

-

N/A

H

January – April (Du)

6

Letlhodi

Mung bean

Vigna radiata (L) R. Wilczek

Pulse/seeds

IF, ID

NP – protein, vitamins and minerals

-

N/A

H

January – April (Du)

7

Manoko/matonkomane

Groundnuts

Arachis hypogaea L.

Nuts

IF- nuts are readily consumed. Also cooked with other grains to complement protein source

NP – rich in protein and fats

-

N/A

VH

January – April (Du)

8

Sonobolomo

Sunflower

Hellianthus annus L.

Grains

IF – Roasted and eaten as a snack

NP – high in oil. Also has some minerals

-

N/A

VH

January – April (Du)

9

Lephutshe

Pumpkin

Cucurbita pepo L.

Pulp

IF

NP – carbohydrate, vitamins, minerals and fiber

-

N/A

H

January – April (Sp)

10

Magapu

Watermelon

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) var. lanatus

Pulp & seeds

IF & IB(FR)

NP – carbohydrate, vitamins and minerals

-

N/A

VH

January – April (Pe)

11

Makgomane

Squash

 

Fruit

IF

NP – vitamins and minerals

-

N/A

H

January – April (Du)

12

Marotse/makatane/maowane

Melon

Citrullus lanatus var. citroides (L. H. Bailey) Mansf.

Pulp, seeds, rind

IF, ID

NP – rich in vitamins and antioxidants

-

N/A

VH

January – April (Pe)

13

Ntšhê

Sweet reed (sweet sorghum)

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench

Stem reed

IF

NP – sugars, carbohydrates, fiber

-

N/A

VH

January – April (Pe)

  1. Ver. N. vernacular name, Eng. N English name, Sci. N scientific name, Parts U. parts/forms used, IF indigenous food, ID indigenous dish, IB indigenous beverages, FR fermented, Use K. use knowledge, NP nourishment potential, Food Saf. C. food safety challenge, N/A not available, VH very high, H high and P poor, Month. A. months available, Perish. N. perishable nature, Du durable, Pe perishable, Sp semi-perishable