Plantas silvestres comestibles del estado de Aguascalientes, México, sus formas de consumo y comercialización

Abstract

The use of wild plants in the diet of indigenous and rural peoples involves, in many cases, ancestral knowledge which is part of their cultural heritage. For the state of Aguascalientes, a study focused on edible wild flora had not been carried out. The objective of this study was to generate a list of wild edible plant species used in the state of Aguascalientes, their structures used, form of consumption and level of use. From January 2019 to October 2021, a total of 103 people with an age range of 32 to 95 years were interviewed in 26 towns in the state, in addition, street markets and markets in all the municipal capitals of the state were visited to identify the commercialized species. 67 species of wild plants that are used as food in the state of Aguascalientes were identified, of which 25 are commercialized, the main structures consumed are the fruits, stems and leaves. The wild flora is an important economic and nutritional resource for the population of Aguascalientes and some species are used in typical dishes or sweets that are part of the traditions and cultural heritage of the state.