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Types of multiple uses for edible wild plants utilized by Tibetans in Shangri-la region, Yunnan, China
| Kind of usage | Number of species | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Edible |
168 |
100.0 |
| Fodder |
52 |
31.0 |
| Medicinal |
31 |
18.5 |
| Fence |
22 |
13.1 |
| Ornamental |
11 |
6.5 |
|
Weisanga |
10 |
6.0 |
| Fuel-wood |
9 |
5.4 |
| Construction | 4 | 2.4 |
aThe religious rite of burning offerings for smoke, which plays an important role in local Tibetan’s daily life.
