Table 3.
Relevance of knowledge concerning TABs in Alta Valle del Reno (AVR) and in different Italian areas
| Areas | Ethnoflora (Ts) | Food plants (Fs) | Plants used for TAB (Ls) | Ls/Ts | Ls/Fs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVR | 258 | 129 | 43 | 0.17 | 0.33 |
| Firenzuola | 163 | 61 | 10 | 0.06 | 0.16 |
| Tuscany | 517 | 201 | 32 | 0.06 | 0.16 |
| Italy | 1512 | 580 | 84 | 0.06 | 0.14 |
Ts: number of species reported for any ethnobotanical use; Fs: number of species reported for any alimentary use (TAB included); Ls: number of species used for TAB. Exotic spices used as flavors were not considered in data comparison (see the text for further explanations)