A Study on the traditional usages of woody plantsin Derdin village / Düzce (Turkey)

Authors : Busem ERDİNÇ USTA, Ernaz ALTUNDAĞ

Pages : 221-243

Doi:10.31195/ejejfs.779057

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Publication Date : 2020-10-02

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study shows tools that are used locally and from woody plants, that were found during the ethnobotanical research of an Abkhaz village Derdin, in Düzce Province which was founded after migration from Caucasus to Anatolia. Local names, use cases, and the frequency of use, of the woody plants that are used in the area are recorded. Woody plants whether naturally grown or cultivated are used to create tools that can be found in social life, farm equipment, kitchen, and architecture. 33 woody plant taxa belonging to 18 families were identified scientifically that are used by people of the area. Plant taxa are grouped according to their usage areas. According to data gathered, the plant families that are sorted by intensity of the use are Rosaceae, Pinaceae and Fagaceae families, respectively. As a result of the evaluation, majority of the woody plants are used for more than one purpose.
Keywords : Ethnobotany, Düzce, Woody plants, Abkhazian