Arundo donax L. (Giant reed) Use by Turkish Cypriot

Authors

  • Salih Gucel Near East University

Keywords:

Arundo donax, Giant reed, Poaceae, Ethnobotany, Turkish Cypriots, Cyprus

Abstract

A survey about the traditional uses of Arundo donax L. (Giant reed) by Turkish Cypriots was carried out. Sixty inhabitants from 25 areas were interviewed about the vernacular names, plant part used and forms of usage. Twenty-seven ways of utilizing this plant were recorded. The ethnobotanical importance of Arundo should be considered in the management of this plant. 

Author Biography

Salih Gucel, Near East University

Environmental Sciences Institute

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Published

2010-08-30

How to Cite

Gucel, S. (2010). Arundo donax L. (Giant reed) Use by Turkish Cypriot. Ethnobotany Research and Applications, 8, 245–248. Retrieved from https://ethnobotanyjournal.org/index.php/era/article/view/327

Issue

Vol. 8 (2010)

Section

Research

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