Fodder, veterinary and miscellaneous useful plants in Kürecik (Malatya- Eastern Turkey)

Abstract

This study includes the result of a study on the plants as fodder, veterinary and miscellaneous uses in Kürecik (Malatya). 57 taxa (4 cultures) belonging to 26 families are documented in this study. 33 taxa are used as fodder, 3 taxa are used as veterinary and 44 taxa are used for miscellaneous uses in Kürecik (Malatya). The plant specimens were collected with local people who informed us about traditional usage during June 2005-June 2007. The information was recorded, the collected plants were identified, and prepared voucher specimens were kept in the Herbarium of Istanbul University Faculty of Pharmacy (ISTE).

Keywords

• Ethnobotany,fodder,veterinary,miscellaneous,Kürecik,Malatya

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