Wild Edible Plants of Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Abstract

The present study deals with the identification, documentation and exploration of wild edible plants consumed in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. During the study 104 plant species belonging to 84 genera and 54 families have been recorded which are commonly used by ethnic and other inhabitants as wild edible plants in these islands. Name of plant are arranged alphabetically in a tabular form, followed by families, vernacular name(s) and plant part(s) used.