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In this study, it is aimed to determine the local characteristics of some economically valuable plants distributed around Tokat. Erodium cicutarium (L.) L´HERIT. (Geraniaceae), Fumaria officinalis L. (Papaveraceae), Scandix pecten-veneris L. (Apiaceae), Stellaria media (L.) VILL. subsp. media (L.) VILL (Caryophyllaceae), Plantago lanceolata L. (Plantaginaceae), Rumex acetosella L. (Polygonaceae), Tragopogon pratensis subsp. pratensis L. (Asteraceae) were examined 7 taxa. Species were collected in flowering periods and transformed into herbarium specimens. Information was obtained from local people by using structured and semi-structured interview method. In addition, for this purpose, interviews were conducted with 297 local people between them and their demographic characteristics were determined. Usage values of plants (UV) were also calculated. All plants are consumed as food by cooking. Among the plants forming the research topic, the most commonly used Stellaria media subsp. media in traditional therapy. It is indicated by the local people that it is useful in hemorrhoids and stomach bleeding. It is stated that Scandix pecten veneris and Plantago lanceolata used as an analgesic, Rumex acetosella used as a blood glucose regulator, Erodium cicutarium used in ulcer treatment, Tragopogon pratensis subsp. pratensis used as a digestive system regulator and Fumaria officinalis used as a diuretic in traditional therapy. All species are used as animal feed after flowering.

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