Solanaceae includes the tomato, a globally grown plant valued for its edible fruit, widely used in cooking and rich in nutrients.
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Sapotaceae includes sapodilla, a tropical tree grown for its sweet, brown fruit and valued for both food and natural latex production.
Sapindaceae includes lychee, a tropical tree grown for its sweet, juicy fruit, enjoyed fresh or in drinks, desserts, and preserves.
Rutaceae includes the orange, a citrus tree grown in warm climates for its sweet, juicy fruit used fresh or in juice, marmalade, and flavorings.
Rubiaceae includes coffee, a tropical shrub grown for its beans, which are roasted and brewed into one of the world’s most popular drinks.
Rosaceae includes the apple, a temperate tree grown worldwide for its crisp fruit, used fresh or in juices, desserts, and other foods.
Rhamnaceae includes jujube, a hardy tree grown in warm regions for its sweet, apple-like fruits used fresh or dried in food, drinks, and traditional medicine.
Proteaceae includes macadamia, a tropical tree grown for its rich, buttery nuts and adapted to warm climates with nutrient-poor soils.
Polygonaceae includes buckwheat, a fast-growing crop grown in cool climates for its edible seeds and use in flour and porridge.
Poaceae includes rice, a globally vital cereal crop grown for its starchy grains and central role in food security and cultural traditions.
Pluteaceae includes paddy straw mushrooms, pink-spored fungi valued for their culinary use and role in decomposing forest wood.
Pleurotaceae includes oyster mushrooms, versatile fungi valued for their culinary appeal, ecological roles, and ability to thrive on organic waste.
Piperaceae includes black pepper, a tropical vine prized for its pungent fruits and global significance as a culinary spice.
Phyllanthaceae includes amla, a tropical fruit tree valued for its sour, vitamin-rich berries and wide use in traditional health and food products.
Pedaliaceae includes sesame, a drought-tolerant crop valued for its oil-rich seeds and long history of cultivation in warm, dry regions.
Passifloraceae includes passion fruit, a tropical vine valued for its flavorful fruit and striking flowers, widely cultivated in warm regions.
Papaveraceae includes the opium poppy, a temperate plant valued for its seeds and latex, used in food, medicine, and ornamental gardening.
Oxalidaceae includes oca, a root crop grown in the Andes for its tangy tubers and valued as a traditional food in highland agriculture.
Orchidaceae includes vanilla, a tropical orchid prized for its aromatic seed pods and global importance in food and fragrance industries.
Oleaceae includes the olive, a Mediterranean crop prized for its oil-rich fruits, culinary uses, and deep cultural and economic significance.
Nelumbonaceae includes the sacred lotus, an aquatic plant valued for its edible parts, ornamental beauty, and deep cultural symbolism in Asia.
Myrtaceae includes guava, a tropical fruit tree valued for its sweet, nutritious produce and widespread cultivation in warm climates.
Myristicaceae includes nutmeg, a tropical tree valued for its aromatic seeds and arils, used globally as spices in food, medicine, and fragrance.
Musaceae includes bananas, fast-growing tropical plants prized for their edible fruit and widespread importance in global agriculture.
Moringaceae includes moringa, a fast-growing tree prized for its edible leaves, seed oil, and resilience in dry tropical climates.
Moraceae includes figs, fruit-bearing trees valued for their sweet produce, cultural significance, and adaptability to warm climates.
Meliaceae includes neem, a tropical tree valued for its medicinal oil, pest-repellent properties, and adaptability to warm climates.
Marantaceae includes arrowroot, a tropical plant valued for its edible starch and often grown in warm, shaded environments.
Malvaceae includes cotton, a globally important crop grown for its textile fibers, with species adapted to diverse climates from tropics to temperate zones.
Lythraceae includes pomegranate, a fruit crop valued for its juicy seeds, antioxidant content, and adaptability to warm temperate and subtropical regions.
Linaceae includes flax, a versatile crop valued for its textile fibers, nutrient-rich seeds, and adaptability to temperate climates.
Lecythidaceae includes the Brazil nut tree, a keystone Amazonian species valued for its nutrient-rich seeds and role in tropical forest ecology.
Lauraceae includes avocado, a tropical fruit tree valued for its nutritious fruits, and economic importance in global agriculture.
Lamiaceae includes basil, a globally cultivated herb prized for its aromatic leaves, culinary versatility, and essential oils.
Juglandaceae includes walnut trees, valued for their nutritious nuts and durable wood, with species adapted to temperate forests across the Northern Hemisphere.
Iridaceae includes saffron crocus, a spice-producing plant known for its vivid flowers and economic value, alongside many ornamental species adapted to diverse climates.
Grossulariaceae includes gooseberries and currants (<em>Ribes</em> spp.), valued for their edible berries, cold tolerance, and contribution to temperate fruit cultivation.
Fagaceae includes chestnut trees (<em>Castanea</em> spp.), valued for their edible nuts, durable wood, and contribution to temperate forest ecosystems.
Fabaceae includes soybeans and other legumes, valued for their protein-rich seeds, nitrogen-fixing roots, and vital role in sustainable agriculture.
Euphorbiaceae includes castor bean and rubber trees, valued for their oils and latex, with species adapted to diverse climates and ecological roles.
Ericaceae includes Vaccinium species like blueberries and cranberries, valued for their edible berries, health benefits, and adaptability to acidic soils in temperate and mountain regions.
Ebenaceae includes ebony and persimmon trees, valued for their dark hardwood and sweet fruits, with species adapted to tropical and subtropical forests.
Dioscoreaceae includes yams like Dioscorea alata, valued for their starchy tubers, cultural importance, and role in tropical agriculture.
Cyperaceae includes plants like papyrus, known for ecological importance in wetlands and historical use in early paper-making traditions.
Cucurbitaceae includes watermelon, squash, and cucumber, which are key crops grown for their refreshing fruits, culinary versatility, and agricultural importance.
Convolvulaceae includes the sweet potato, a globally important crop known for its edible roots, fast growth, and ties to both food and folklore.
Clusiaceae includes the mangosteen, a tropical tree valued for its flavorful fruit and traditional use in food and herbal medicine.
Celastraceae includes khat (Catha edulis), a culturally important shrub whose stimulant leaves are traditionally chewed in parts of East Africa and the Middle East.
Caricaceae includes papaya, valued for its nutritious fruit, digestive enzymes, and widespread cultivation in tropical agriculture.
Cannabaceae includes species like Cannabis sativa and hops, valued for fiber, brewing, nutrition, and traditional or medicinal applications.