This study was undertaken in parts of Ethiopia where the crop wild relatives are available. Croprnwild relatives of the dicotyledonous plant families in Ethiopia were studied to highlight theirrnpresent status, as compared to the findings of earlier studies. This study has two parts: firstlyrndata collection from Flora of Ethiopia and Eritrea, and the National Herbarium (ETH)), andrnsecondly field data collection (ethnobotanical uses and voucher speciemens collection). Datarnwere collected from the specimens accumulated in the National Herbarium (ETH) and thernconservation status of all dicotyledonous crop wild relative species, 27 in total were assessedrnthen proceeded to the interview-based field study. Semi-structured interviews were administeredrnusing purposive sampling in the selected floristic regions of Ethiopia namely: Shewa, Gojam,rnWelega, Kefa, Arsi, and Harerge. The Voucher specimens of 18 dicotyledonous crop wildrnrelatives were collected and identified at both at field and at the National Herbarium, AddisrnAbaba University. Data had been collected and recorded using GPS, digital camera andrnanalyzed mainly by using the Microsoft Excel and spread sheet .The status and ethnobotanicalrnvalues of the collected crop wild relatives were identified. The highest number of species wasrnfound in Shewa Floristic Region especially around Addis Ababa area. Fabaceae contributed thernhighest number of dicotyledon crop wild relatives. Crop wild relatives in the families ofrndicotyledon had been compared by using bar graphs and tables. The major threats ofrndicotyledon crop wild relative are agricultural expansion, overgrazing and herbicide use in croprnprotection. The findings would initiate research ondiversity, conservation and possible use ofrncrop wild relatives.rnKey words/phrases: Agriculture, crops, crop wild relatives, dicotyledons and vegetation