
An ethnobotanical survey of wild edible plants used by the Paite tribe residing in Churachandpur (Lamka) hill districts of Manipur was carried out. The information was collected from 70 informants of various ages from 16 Villages of Churachandpur district of Manipur. A total of 115 plant species belonging to 46 families are listed. Ethnographic data related to vernacular names, various parts used, recipes had also been recorded. Present ethnobotanical survey revealed that wild edible plants play an important role in the Paite tribe dietary system and further investigation on nutritional and commercial aspects, pharmacological prospects and conservational needs.