Names Scientific Naringi crenulataSynonym Hesperethusa crenulataEnglish Thanaka tree Taxonomy Order SapindalesFamily RutaceaeGenus NaringiSpecies Naringi crenulata (Thanaka tree)
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Cyperus alternifolius is a tropical sedge with umbrella-like bracts, grown in water gardens and homes for its graceful form and moisture-loving nature.
Leaves of the toothache plant are used in salads or are cooked. Infusions of the leaves and flowers can be used to treat toothache and throat problems.
Japanese maple is a small ornamental tree known for its elegant form, colorful foliage, and popularity in temperate gardens.
Names Scientific Buddleja davidiiSynonym Buddleia davidiiEnglish Butterfly bush Summer lilacDutch VlinderstruikSpanish Arbusto de las mariposasFrench Arbre aux papillons Buddleia de David Buddleia du père DavidGerman SchmetterlingsfliederItalian Arbusto delle Farfalle Taxonomy Order LamialesFamily ScrophulariaceaeGenus BuddlejaSpecies Buddleja davidii (Butterfly bush) Crop categories Ornamental plants Temperate crops
Creeping Charlie or Round-leaf Pilea, is a fast-growing, low-growing plant with small, bright green, crinkled leaves and trailing stems.
Dioscorea alata (greater yam) is a tropical tuber crop valued for its large starchy roots, violet flesh, and use as a staple in many cuisines.
Saccharina latissima is a large brown kelp of cold, temperate oceans. Sugar kelp is a key commercial product for food and industrial uses.
Hottentot-fig or sour fig, is a coastal succulent valued for erosion control, edible fruits, and its ability to thrive in sandy soils.
Caraway is a plant in the carrot family, which is cultivated for its small fruits. The dry fruits, which look like seeds, are used as a spice. The roots of the plant can be used as a root vegetable and the leaves can be used as a herb, similar to parsley.
The giant elephant ear, is a large perennial plant native to Southeast Asia. The corms and leaf stalks are consumed as vegetables, but it is mainly grown as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Finger lime, is a unique Australian citrus known for its elongated fruits filled with tangy, bead-like juice vesicles.
Catnip is a plant known for its ability to trigger playful or calming behaviors in many cats due to a compound called nepetalactone.
Citronella grass, is an aromatic plant from the grasses family. It is used to produce Citronella oil, which is used as an insect repellent.
Indian sandalwood, is a tropical tree native to southern India and Southeast Asia, valued for its aromatic heartwood and fragrant oil.
Freesias are grown as ornamental plants in gardens or are sold as cut flowers. They have a nice smell, which is used in the production of cosmetic products.
The genus Freesia has several species of which Freesia alba, Freesia laxa and Freesia refracta are the most common.
Argan is a tree that is endemic to the semi-desert Sous valley of southwestern Morocco. The nuts are cold pressed to produce argan oil, which is used to treat hair and skin.
Patchouli is a bushy perennial herb with small, pale pink-white flowers. It grows in the tropics and is mainly used to make perfumes and incense.
Several species of Chrysanthemum are grown as ornamentals or to be used as cut flower.
The genus Chrysanthemum includes over 30 different species.
Asian pigeonwings is a legume with edible flowers. Flowers can be eaten raw or are dipped in batter and fried. Flowers can also be used as food colouring to colour glutinous rice. In India the plant is a holy flower, used in rituals.
Names Scientific Pyropia yezoensisEnglish Nori Taxonomy Order BangialesFamily BangiaceaeGenus PyropiaSpecies Pyropia yezoensis (Nori (Pyropia yezoensis)) Crop categories Algae Marine crops
Names Scientific Saccharina japonicaEnglish Sweet kelpDutch Kombu KonbuSpanish KombuFrench Dashima KombuGerman Kombu Taxonomy Order LaminarialesFamily LaminariaceaeGenus SaccharinaSpecies Saccharina japonica (Sweet kelp) Crop categories Marine crops
Names Scientific Borago officinalisEnglish Borage StarflowerDutch Bernagie Komkommerkruid Taxonomy Order BoraginalesFamily BoraginaceaeGenus BorageSpecies Borago officinalis (Starflower) Crop categories Herbs Leaf vegetables Medicinal plants Minor crops Subtropical crops Temperate crops Vegetables
Dillenia indica, commonly known as elephant apple, is a large tropical tree native to South and Southeast Asia. It grows along rivers and in moist forests, producing big, round fruits with thick, fleshy sepals that are used in chutneys, jams, and traditional remedies. The tree is also admired for its […]
Papyrus is a tall, grass-like plant that grows in warm, swampy areas, especially around rivers and lakes. It is used to make paper-like material for writing.
Lonicera japonica, also called Japanese honeysuckle, is a fast-growing vine with sweet-smelling flowers. Used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Names Scientific Bunchosia glanduliferaEnglish Peanut butter fruit Taxonomy Order MalpighialesFamily MalpighiaceaeGenus BunchosiaSpecies Bunchosia glandulifera (Peanut butter fruit) Crop categories Fruits Minor crops Subtropical crops Tropical crops
The Inch Plant or Zebra Plant, is a fast-growing trailing plant prized for its striking foliage. It is used as ground cover or indoors.
Names Scientific Lysimachia nummulariaEnglish Creeping jenny Herb twopence Moneywort Twopenny grassDutch PenningkruidSpanish Hierba de la monedaGerman Münzkraut Pfennig-Gilbweiderich Pfennigkraut Taxonomy Order EricalesFamily PrimulaceaeGenus LysimachiaSpecies Lysimachia nummularia (Creeping jenny) Crop categories Ground cover plants Ornamental plants
Names Scientific Pyropia teneraEnglish Nori Taxonomy Order BangialesFamily BangiaceaeGenus PyropiaSpecies Pyropia tenera (Nori (Pyropia tenera)) Crop categories Algae Marine crops
Names Scientific Pyropia haitanensisEnglish Nori Taxonomy Order BangialesFamily BangiaceaeGenus PyropiaSpecies Pyropia haitanensis (Nori (Pyropia haitanensis)) Crop categories Algae Marine crops
The name custard apple is sometimes used for sugar apple (sweetsop) which actually is a different but related fruit species. Because of its shape the custard apple is also called Ox heart or Bull’s heart.
The fruits are usually eaten fresh as a snack or dessert. Open the fruit and spoon out the white flesh which is soft, juicy and has a sweet taste.
The king oyster mushroom is an edible mushroom native to Mediterranean region. It is cultivated commercially, for example in Italy, Japan, Australia, China, South Korea, and USA.
Bananas are the world's best-selling fruits, followed by apples and oranges. They originate from tropical South-East Asia but are now found in almost all tropical regions of the world.
The genus Musa includes several species and cultivars of bananas. Some are used as fruits, some as vegetables.
Okinawan spinach is native to China, Thailand and Myanmar. It is cultivated as a vegetable or as a medicinal herb.
Maize (or Corn) is the number one cereal in the world. It is important as a staple crop in Africa and South America and it is also important worldwide as a fodder crop.
Kumquat is a small fruit-bearing Citrus tree. The fruits look a bit like oranges but are much smaller. Kumquat fruit are usually consumed whole with the peel, or are used in fruit salads.
Fruits of the dog rose (rose hips) are used to make jam, syrup and tea. They are rich in vitamin C.
The term Rose hip (or rose haw) is used for fruits of rose plants.
Scots pine is an important timber tree. It produces wood which is used for pulp and timber products.
The Norway spruce is a timber tree, mainly planted for its wood. This tree species is often used as Christmas tree.
Vetiver is a type of grass with roots that grow several meters deep into the soil. It is therefore used in erosion control.
Daikon is a large white type of radish, which originates from East and Southeast Asia. As a root vegetable it is used in Chinese, Japanese and Thai recipes. In North America it is grown as a fallow crop and the leaves can be used as animal fodder.
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Jerusalem artichoke is related to the sunflower. It originates from eastern North America and is grown in temperate climates for its tubers which are used as a root vegetable.
Rose hips of sweet briar can be used to make marmalade.
The term 'rose hip' is used for fruits of rose plants.
Cabbage tree is a tree in the Moringa genus. Its leaves are edible and seeds can be used to purify water. Cabbage tree is native to Kenya and Ethiopia.
Capsicum chinense is species of chili pepper with several different varieties, including Habanero and Madame Jeanette.
Yellow lupin is often found growing as a wild plant in Mediterranean region. It is sometimes grown as a green manure. In the past, seeds were a common food in some Mediterranean countries, but nowadays they are just used as a pickled snack food.
Ugli is a fruit created by hybridizing a grapefruit, orange and tangerine. It originates from Jamaica.
As the name suggests, it is not a very beautiful fruit. It has a rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow surface.