Advancements in Ethnobotanical Sciences 2 3 2026 09 30 Ethnobotanical Study of Wild Edible Greens and Herbal Teas Used in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, Iran 31 38 10.34172/jaebs.2026.18 EN Mohammad Taghi Moradi https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3103-3740 Journal Article 10.34172/jaebs.2026.18 2026 06 09 2026 08 23 Background and Objective: Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province is characterized by considerable botanical diversity and local communities with a long history of using plants for food, beverages, and other traditional purposes. This study aimed to identify and document wild edible greens and plant species traditionally used to prepare herbal teas and infusions in the province. Methods: A descriptive ethnobotanical survey was conducted using a structured questionnaire administered in 35 active herbal medicine shops across Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province. Information on scientific and local plant names, botanical families, plant parts used, and reported uses was recorded. No plant specimens or herbarium vouchers were collected. Scientific names were assigned by cross-checking reported names with authoritative botanical references. Data were analyzed descriptively based on the number of reported species and botanical families, plant parts used, and reported uses. Results: Five species belonging to three botanical families were reported for the preparation of herbal teas and infusions. Lamiaceae was the most represented family, comprising three species: Stachys lavandulifolia, Thymus daenensis, and Ziziphora tenuior. Leaves and flowers were the most frequently reported plant parts used for herbal teas and infusions. In addition, six species representing five botanical families were reported as edible greens or flavoring plants. Notable species included Mentha longifolia and Satureja bachtiarica (Lamiaceae) and Kelussia odoratissima (Apiaceae). Leaves were the most commonly consumed plant part, whereas the bulb was used in Allium hirtifolium and both leaves and roots were reported for Rheum ribes. Conclusions: The documented diversity of plant species, botanical families, plant parts, and uses highlights the richness of local ethnobotanical knowledge in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province. Systematic documentation of such knowledge may contribute to the preservation of botanical and cultural heritage and provide a basis for further investigation of the nutritional and other potential uses of these plants.