Plants & Crops
16 entries in the Plants & Crops compendium.
Sugar beetThe temperate-zone root crop that supplies nearly a third of the world's sugar.SugarcaneA tall perennial grass used for sugar production, native to New Guinea.Sweet potatoA starchy, sweet-tasting root vegetable from the morning glory family, native to South America.TagetesGenus of 50 marigold species native to the Americas.TamarindA versatile tropical tree bearing sweet-sour pods, used in cuisines worldwide.TaraxacumGenus of dandelions, vital early nectar source for pollinators.TheaceaeThe tea family: shrubs and trees with showy flowers, including the source of tea and ornamental camellias.TropaeolumA genus of flowering plants with edible flowers and tubers.TulipSpring-blooming bulbous geophytes with showy, colourful flowers.TurnipA root vegetable with white flesh, domesticated in Central Asia, grown worldwide for food and livestock feed.TyphaA genus of wetland plants with diverse edible and industrial uses.VerbenaA genus of flowering plants with cultural and ornamental significance.Vicia fabaA hardy, ancient legume with a broad pod and a rich history.Viola (plant)A large genus of flowering plants, including violets and pansies.WalnutThe drupe-like nut with a rich history and a kernel packed with antioxidants.WatermelonA sweet, juicy vine fruit domesticated in Sudan and cultivated worldwide.
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