The Ambarella or Golden apple or Hog plum is a tropical fruit tree with green fruits which eventually may turn to a golden-yellow color. The fruits have orange-yellow flesh surrounding a single spiny seed. The fruits are eaten raw or may be used in sauces or soups or to make […]
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African rice has been cross-bred with Asian rice (Oryza sativa) to produce a cultivar called New Rice for Africa (NERICA).
Alexanders is native to the Mediterranean region.
All parts of Alexanders are edible. The flavor resembles celery and parsley.
This species of yam has tubers but also produces bulb-like structures in the leaf axils of the stems.
Flowers, young pods and leaves are eaten as vegetables. In Thailand the closed flowers are known as dok kae. They can be used cooked or steamed in soups and stews, but are also eaten raw in salads.
Alfalfa resembles clover (Trifolium spp.). It is usually used as an animal fodder, but alfalfa sproutes are eaten by humans, similar to bean sprouts.
Fruits are eaten fresh or used in drinks. Often the plant is just grown as an ornamental plant because the fruits are bright orange in color.
The ackee is a tropical evergreen tree from West Africa. Its pear-shaped fruits turn red-orange when ripe, splitting open to reveal shiny black seeds partially covered by a creamy, edible aril.
The achacha is grown in the Antilles and the northern part of South America (e.g. Bolivia). It has recently been introduced in Australia.
The fruit has a diameter of six to seven centimetres. The edible white pulp has a bitter and sweet taste.
This fruit is related to the mangosteen.
The origin of acerola is in Southern Mexico, Central and South America.
Fruits of acerola are eaten fresh and are appreciated for their high vitamin C content.
Acerola fruits look a bit like cherries.
Absinthium is used as a medicinal plant and also as an ingredient to add flavor to certain drinks (e.g. in absinthe). Absinthium is also used as an insect repellent.
Abiu is a tropical fruit from the Amazon, growing in warm climates. Its sweet, jelly-like flesh has a subtle caramel flavor. Eat it fresh or in desserts.
Red amaranth is a species in the genus Amaranthus. The red leaves are eaten as a vegetable, just like spinach.
Names Scientific Musa balbisianaSynonym Musa paradisiacaEnglish Banana PlantainDutch Bakbanaan KookbanaanSpanish Plátano machoFrench Banane à cuire Banane cochon Banane farine Banane jaune Banane plantainGerman Gemüsebanane Kochbanane Pisangfeige Taxonomy Order ZingiberalesFamily MusaceaeGenus MusaSpecies Musa balbisiana (Plantain) Crop categories Fruit vegetables Fruits Major crops Staple food Subtropical crops Tropical crops Vegetables
The coca plant, holds a profound place in the traditions of indigenous Andean communities for millennia. It offers mild stimulant properties when chewed or brewed, playing a vital role in spiritual ceremonies, social interactions, and even as a remedy for altitude sickness.
Indian gooseberry or Amla is a tropical fruit tree. The fruits look like gooseberries. They have a sour bitter taste and are rich in vitamin C.
Hop is a herbaceous climbing vine. It is a perennial plant. New shoots develop in spring and the plant dies back to a rhizome in autumn. The female flowers of hop are used in the production of beer. They give the bitterness and flavor, and also act as preservative.
Winged bean is a tropical legume with large beans that are decorated with four frilled wings. Apart from the beans also leaves and roots of the plant are edible.
Chayote is a climbing plant which originates from Mexico.
The fruit can be cooked or can be eaten raw in salads. Young shoots are often eaten stir-fried in Thailand.
Cucumbers and gherkins belong to the same species, but are different cultivar groups.
Cucumbers are usually eaten as a vegetable, mostly raw but sometimes cooked. Cucumbers are also used in skin care.
Cucumbers are related to pumpkins, zucchini, watermelon and other squashes. Cucumbers are mainly composed of water, but also contain some Vitamin C.
The irregular shaped peas have a high protein content and can be used in a large variety of dishes.
Chickpea was one of the first pulses grown by man. It is one of the eight neolithic founder crops, which were plant species that were domesticated in the Fertile Crescent region.
White lupin belongs to the genus Lupinus. There are several subspecies and varieties with different characteristics. White lupin is grown as a pulse crop in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Egypt.
The blue lupin is used as a green manure. Some varieties can be usedr as a grain legume for animal feed or human consumption.