Research Journal of Biological Sciences

Year: 2020
Volume: 15
Issue: 4
Page No. 112 - 123

Utilization of Traditional Medicinal Plants and Management in Darge-Walga Town, Abeshige District, Gurage Zone, Ethiopia

Authors : Dagne Abebe and Belachew Garedew

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