Weeds as a source for human consumption. A comparison between tropical and temperate Latin America

Weeds abound in urban and agricultural environments. Depending on region and site, up to 66% of weed species are edible, and may constitute an additional food source for humans. Based on 400 samples, ¼ m² each, collected in tropical areas (e.g., roadsides, urban vacant lots, streets, sugar cane and...

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Published in:	Revista de Biología Tropical
Main Authors:	Martha Díaz-Betancourt, Luciana Ghermandi, Ana Ladio, Ismael R. López-Moreno, Estela Raffaele, Eduardo H. Rapoport
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Universidad de Costa Rica 1999-09-01
Subjects:	Argentina Bariloche Coatepec edible weeds food plants gathering Mexico Patagonia urban flora
Online Access:	http://www.scielo.sa.cr/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034-77441999000300004