Vegetables, herbs and spices

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1	Agastache 'Alba' LABIATAE	giant hyssop	Flowers
2	Agastache 'Firebird' LABIATAE	giant hyssop	Flowers
3	Agastache 'Tutti-Frutti' LABIATAE	giant hyssop hummingbird's mint	Flowers
4	*Agastache barberi* LABIATAE	giant hyssop giant hummingbird's mint	Flowers
5	*Agastache foeniculum* LABIATAE	blue giant hyssop anise hyssop anise mint licorice mint	Flowers
6	*Akebia quinata* LARDIZABALACEAE	chocolate vine akebia fruit five-leaf akebia	Seed pods	egg shaped pods with black seeds and white fleshy bland tasting pulp.
7	*Akebia trifoliata* LARDIZABALACEAE	akebia fruit	Seed pods	sausage shaped with black seeds and white fleshy pulp has a bland taste
8	*Allium cepa* ALLIACEAE	yellow onion shallot	Bulbs Leaves	has a very mild onion flavor
9	Allium cepa var. viviparum ALLIACEAE	garden onion Egyptian onion top onion tree onion	Bulbil Leaves	has strongly flavored bulbils and classic scallion-flavored leaves
10	*Allium fistulosum* ALLIACEAE	welsh onion Japanese bunching onion	Leaves	has a mild onion flavor
11	*Allium porrum* ALLIACEAE	garden leek leek	Leaves	sweeter and milder than onions
12	*Allium sativum* ALLIACEAE	garlic	Bulbs
13	*Allium scorodoprasum* ALLIACEAE	elephant garlic	Bulbs
14	*Amaranthus* AMARANTHACEAE	pigweed amaranth	Leaves Grain	spinach-like with a hint of horseradish; its stems are like tiny artichokes
15	Apium graveolens var. rapaceum UMBELLIFERAE	celeriac knob celery celery root	Root crowns	has a sweet, starchy celery taste with a hint of parsley flavor
16	*Arachis hypogaea* LEGUMINOSAE	peanut goober	Seeds	has a nutty and buttery flavor
17	*Arctium lappa* COMPOSITAE	greater burdock niu bang zi domestic burdock gobo	Roots	has a slightly fibrous carrot-like texture and a strong flavor
18	*Armoracia rusticana* CRUCIFERAE	horseradish red cole	Roots	has a stimulating and pungent flavor
19	*Atriplex hortensis* ATRIPLICACEAE	orache mountain spinach butter leaves saltbush musk weed	Leaves	has young leaves and stalks that are milder and less acidic than spinach
20	*Barbarea praecox* CRUCIFERAE	early winter cress Belle Isle cress scurvy grass	Leaves	pungent like mustard greens
21	*Barbarea verna* CRUCIFERAE	early yellowrocket upland cress early wintercress	Leaves	pungent like mustard greens
22	*Barbarea vulgaris* CRUCIFERAE	winter cress	Leaves	pungent like mustard greens
23	*Basella alba* BASELLACEAE	Ceylon spinach basella Malabar spinach vine spinach pasali pu tin choi libato	Leaves	has a delicate spinach taste
24	*Basella rubra* BASELLACEAE	basella Malabar spinach vine spinach pasali pu tin choi libato	Leaves	has a delicate spinach taste
25	*Borago officinalis* BORAGINACEAE	talewort borage cool-tankard	Leaves	has a distinctive flavor with a hint of cucumber
26	*Brassica alba* CRUCIFERAE	white mustard	Seeds Leaves	has pungent flavored leaves and classic flavored seeds
27	*Brassica campestris* CRUCIFERAE	field mustard broccoli raab turnip broccoli	Leaves	juicy in spring (this is the wintered-over turnip)
28	*Brassica caulorapa* CRUCIFERAE	kohlrabi	Bulbs	a substitute for turnips
29	Brassica chinensis 'Bok Choy' CRUCIFERAE	bok choy celery cabbage chinese celery pe-tsai	Leaves	has a celery-like flavor but without the usual fibers
30	Brassica chinensis 'Michihli' CRUCIFERAE	michihli green chinese cabbage chihli ching siew choy	Leaves	has pungent, thick, watery leaves
31	*Brassica juncea* CRUCIFERAE	India mustard	Leaves	pungent and zesty
32	Brassica juncea 'Bloomsdale' CRUCIFERAE	mustard spinach tendergreen	Leaves	savory -- the best tasting of the India mustards
33	*Brassica nigra* CRUCIFERAE	black mustard	Seeds Leaves	has pungent flavored leaves and classic flavored seeds
34	*Brassica oleracea* CRUCIFERAE	cabbage	Heads	richer than cauliflower, milder than broccoli
35	Brassica oleracea var. acephala CRUCIFERAE	kale flowering kale collards	Leaves	like kale -- crisp, tender and juicy
36	*Brassica pekinensis* CRUCIFERAE	chinese cabbage siew choy haku-sai napa	Leaves	has a Savoy-cabbage flavor with crisp watery leaves
37	*Carthamus tinctorius*	safflower false saffron bastard saffron American saffron dyer's thistle dyer's saffron saffron thistle hong hua	Petals Seeds	flower petals used in cooking as a substitute for saffron; seeds are crushed for their oil
38	*Chenopodium bonus-henricus* CHENOPODIACEAE	good King Henry	Leaves	has smooth arrowhead leaves with spinach-like flavor
39	*Chrysanthemum coronarium*	shungiku crown daisy	Leaves	pungent tasting
40	*Cichorium intybus* CICHORIACEAE	Belgian endive Italian dandelion asparagus chicory	Leaves Roots	has roots that are a coffee substitute and leaves are bitter tasting
41	*Coffea arabica* COFFEACEAE	Arabian coffee	Beans	the classic coffee bean of commerce
42	*Coriandrum sativum* CORIANDRACEAE	coriander Chinese parsley cilantro yuen tsai	Seeds Leaves	has zesty leaves and pungent seeds
43	*Crambe maritima*	sea kale	Shoots	has a delicate, nutty, slightly bitter taste
44	*Cucumis melo*	Chinese cucumber	Gourd	has firm crisp flesh, very few seeds and a classic cucumber taste
45	*Cucurbita pepo* CUCURBITACEAE	pumpkin spaghetti squash Manchurian squash vegetable spaghetti	Gourd	has an interior with fibrous strands like acorn squash
46	Cucurbita pepo var. pepo CUCURBITACEAE	field pumpkin Lady Godiva pumpkin	Seeds	has a nutty flavor
47	*Cynara cardunculus* CYNARACEAE	cardoon cynara cardoni	Leaf stalks Roots	has thick chards which are best when not too old
48	*Dolichos lablab* LEGUMINOSAE	hyacinth bean	Seeds
49	*Eruca sativa* CRUCIFERAE	rocket rocola roquette arugula	Leaves	sharp, spicy and pungent
50	Eruca vesicaria ssp. sativa CRUCIFERAE	rocketsalad rocket roquette arugula Italian cress	Leaves
51	*Feijoa sellowiana*	feijoa pineapple guava	Petals Fruit	2 to 3 inches oblong, waxy dark green or yellow-green in color has a tart, low sugar, myrtle-like flavor
52	*Foeniculum azoricum*	Scicilian fennel	Seeds Leaves	has fine leaves with anise flavor
53	*Foeniculum dulce*	sweet fennel Roman fennel Florence fennel finocchio	Seeds Leaves	has fine leaves with anise flavor
54	*Foeniculum vulgaris*	common fennel	Seeds Leaves	has fine leaves with anise flavor
55	*Glycine max*	soybean soy edamame	Beans	butter-flavored
56	*Helianthus tuberosus* HELIANTHACEAE	Jerusalem artichoke sunchoke girasole	Tubers	sweet, nutty, crisp and starchless
57	*Hemerocallis* HEMEROCALLIDACEAE	daylily	Sprouts Buds Leaves Tubers	has buds and blossoms that are sweet with a mucilaginous texture and that tubers are crisp and nutty
58	*Hibiscus esculentus* HIBISCACEAE	okra gumbo lady finger	Seed pods Seeds	has a distinctive mucilaginous texture
59	*Ipomoea batatas*	sweet potato	Tubers	sweet and starchy
60	Lactuca sativa var. asparagina LACTUCACEAE	celtuce asparagus lettuce stem lettuce	Leaves	has a tough romaine-like texture
61	*Laurus nobilis* LAURACEAE	sweet bay true laurel bay tree bay laurel poet's laurel	Leaves
62	Laurus nobilis 'Angustifolia' LAURACEAE	willow-leaved bay	Leaves
63	*Lepidium sativum*	pepperweed garden cress curled cress pepper grass	Leaves	like parsley
64	*Lindera benzoin* LAURACEAE	spicebush Benjamin bush	Leaves Berries	leaves used for herbal tea; berries used as allspice
65	*Lotus tetragonolobus* LOTACEAE	asparagus pea winged pea winged bean Manila bean goa bean	Seed pods	has young pods that are uniquely flavored
66	*Luffa acutangula* CUCURBITACEAE	sinkwa towelsponge ridged luffa	Gourd	edible like okra or summer squash when harvested young. Use as scrub brushes when full sized
67	*Luffa aegyptiaca* CUCURBITACEAE	sponge gourd smooth luffa	Gourd	edible like okra or summer squash when harvested young. Use as scrub brushes when full sized
68	*Matricaria recutita* MATRICARIACEAE	German chamomile wild chamomile sweet false chamomile	Leaves
69	*Melissa officinalis*	lemon mint lemon balm bee balm sweet balm	Leaves
70	*Mentha x piperita* MENTHACEAE	peppermint	Leaves	quite flavorful
71	*Monstera deliciosa*	tarovine monstera	Spadix	develops over a year's time into a fruit shaped like a miniature ear of corn; yellow scales drop off when ripe has a pulp that tastes pleasantly sweet with a pineapple-banana fragrance
72	*Myrrhis odorata* UMBELLIFERAE	anise sweet cicely myrrh	Leaves
73	*Nasturtium officinale*	watercress	Leaves	strong, sharp and crisp
74	*Nopalea chamacuera* CACTACEAE	nopal	Leaves Seed pods	has juicy pulp-filled leaves and seed-pods which have sweet fruit surrounding numerous seeds
75	*Nopalea cochenillifera* CACTACEAE	nopal	Leaves Seed pods	has juicy pulp-filled leaves and seed-pods which have sweet fruit surrounding numerous seeds
76	*Nopalea dejecta* CACTACEAE	nopal	Leaves Seed pods	has juicy pulp-filled leaves and seed-pods which have sweet fruit surrounding numerous seeds
77	Ocimum basilicum 'Purple Ruffles'	basil	Leaves
78	*Opuntia engelmanii* OPUNTIACEAE	pricklypear cactus	Leaves Seed pods	has juicy pulp-filled leaves and seed-pods which have sweet fruit surrounding numerous seeds
79	*Opuntia ficus-indica* OPUNTIACEAE	tuna cactus barbary fig pricklypear cactus	Fruit Leaves Seed pods	2 inch oval shaped, colored green turning to red over time, covered with short prickly hairs, and juicy red flesh has juicy pulp-filled leaves and seed-pods which have sweet fruit surrounding numerous seeds
80	*Opuntia leucotricha* OPUNTIACEAE	arborescent pricklypear duraznillo pricklypear cactus	Fruit Leaves Seed pods	round, white-yellow skinned, aromatic, and sweet has juicy pulp-filled leaves and seed-pods which have sweet fruit surrounding numerous seeds
81	*Opuntia megacantha* OPUNTIACEAE	pricklypear cactus	Leaves Seed pods	has juicy pulp-filled leaves and seed-pods which have sweet fruit surrounding numerous seeds
82	*Opuntia occidentalis* OPUNTIACEAE	pricklypear cactus	Leaves Seed pods	has juicy pulp-filled leaves and seed-pods which have sweet fruit surrounding numerous seeds
83	*Origanum majorana*	sweet majoram knotted majoram	Leaves
84	*Origanum vulgare*	oregano wild majorum organy pot majorum	Leaves
85	*Pachyrhizus erosus* LEGUMINOSAE	yam bean jicama	Tubers	crisp with a slight sweetness like water chestnuts
86	*Pachyrhizus tuberosus* LEGUMINOSAE	ajipo jicama yam bean	Tubers	crisp with a slight sweetness like water chestnuts
87	*Panax pseudoginseng*	ginseng	Roots
88	*Panax quinquefolius*	American ginseng	Roots
89	Petroselinum crispum var. crispum UMBELLIFERAE	curly parsley French parsley	Leaves
90	Petroselinum crispum var. neopolitanum UMBELLIFERAE	Italian parsley flatleaf parsley	Leaves
91	Petroselinum crispum var. tuberosum UMBELLIFERAE	Hamburg parsley	Leaves Roots	has turnip-flavored roots and parsley-flavored tops
92	Petroselinum hortense var. radicatum UMBELLIFERAE	Hamburg parsley	Leaves Roots	has turnip-flavored roots and parsley-flavored tops
93	Petroselinum sativum var. tuberosum UMBELLIFERAE	Hamburg parsley	Leaves Roots	has turnip-flavored roots and parsley-flavored tops
94	*Phaseolus coccineus* PHASEOLACEAE	scarlet runner bean	Flowers Beans	like snap beans
95	*Phaseolus vulgaris* PHASEOLACEAE	French bean haricot bean horticultural bean	Beans
96	Phaseolus vulgaris 'Romano' PHASEOLACEAE	romano bean	Beans	has a delicate green-bean flavor
97	Phaseolus vulgaris 'Royal Burgundy' PHASEOLACEAE	purple bush bean	Beans
98	*Phyllostachys* GRAMINEAE	bamboo	Shoots	crisp and chewy; its best flavor is in the young shoots
99	Pisum sativum var. macrocarpum LEGUMINOSAE	sugar pea Chinese snow pea	Seed pods	sweet, crunchy and fully edible
100	*Plectranthus amboinicus*	Mexican mint Indian borage Spanish thyme French thyme soup mint Indian mint country borage	Leaves
101	*Portulaca oleracea* PORTULACACEAE	purslane Indian cress verdolaga carti-choy portulaca pourpier	Leaves Stems	mucilaginous and fleshy acidic tasting
102	*Proboscidea annua* PEDALIACEAE	martynia	Seed pods	like curved okra pods with terminal hooks
103	*Proboscidea fragrans* PEDALIACEAE	martynia	Seed pods	like curved okra pods with terminal hooks
104	*Proboscidea louisianica* PEDALIACEAE	martynia unicorn flower proboscis plant devil's claw ram's horn	Seed pods	like curved okra pods with terminal hooks
105	*Proboscidea lutea* PEDALIACEAE	martynia	Seed pods	like curved okra pods with terminal hooks
106	*Pycnanthemum virginianum* LABIATAE	Virginia mountain mint wild basil prairie hyssop	Leaves	mint flavored
107	*Raphanus sativum* RAPHANACEAE	winter radish daikon	Roots	has a mild radish flavor
108	*Rheum rhaponticum*	rhubarb pieplant	Stalks	mildly fruity and fibrous
109	*Rosa pomifera* ROSACEAE	applerose wolly dod's rose	Hips
110	*Rosa rugosa* ROSACEAE	rugosa rose Japanese ramanas rose shrub rose	Hips
111	*Rosmarinus officinalis*	rosemary	Leaves
112	Rosmarinus officinalis 'Arp'	rosemary	Leaves
113	*Rumex acetosa* RUMICACEAE	sorrel syre sour dock herb patience patience dock	Leaves	tart and juicy
114	*Rumex crispus* RUMICACEAE	yellow dock curly dock Bun na Copaig curled dock	Leaves
115	*Rumex scutatus* RUMICACEAE	French sorrel	Leaves	tart and juicy
116	*Sanguisorba minor* SANGUISORBACEAE	salad burnet	Leaves	has a cucumber-like flavor
117	*Satureja hortensis*	summer savory	Leaves
118	Satureja montana 'Nana'	pygmy winter savory	Leaves
119	*Satureja spicigera*	creeping savory	Leaves
120	*Scorzonera hispanica*	black salsify scorzonera	Roots	oyster flavored and non-starchy, but is occasionally a little bitter
121	*Sechium edule*	chayote chayotli brionne pepinella cho ko	Shoots Fruit Seeds Tubers	has shoots that are approximately like asparagus, fruits that are a substitute for cucumbers and tubers that are like potatoes
122	*Sesamum indicum* SESAMACEAE	benne gingili sesame hei zhi ma	Seeds	nutty and contain a useful oil
123	*Sium sisarum* UMBELLIFERAE	skirret crummock Zuckerwurzel	Roots	has a very sweet parsnip-like flavor
124	*Symphytum officinale*	comfrey knitbone	Leaves	spinach-like with a hint of cucumber
125	*Taraxacum officinale*	dandelion Bearnan Bride	Leaves Roots Flowers	bitter
126	*Tetragonia expansa* TETRAGONIACEAE	New Zealand spinach	Leaves	a spinach substitute
127	*Thymus quinquecostatus*	thyme	Leaves
128	*Tragopogon porrifolius*	salsify John-go-to-bed-at-noon oyster plant vegetable oyster goatsbeard	Shoots Roots Leaves	has shoots that are like asparagus, roots that have a hint of oyster flavor, and leaves that are tasty cooked or raw
129	*Tropaeolum majus* TROPAEOLACEAE	nasturtium Indian cress	Flowers Leaves Seeds	has flowers that are hot and peppery, leaves that are similar to watercress and seeds that can be made into caper-like pickles
130	*Tropaeolum minus* TROPAEOLACEAE	dwarf nasturtium	Flowers Leaves Seeds	has flowers that are hot and peppery, leaves that are similar to watercress and seeds that can be made into caper-like pickles
131	*Tulbaghia violacea* TULBAGHIACEAE	society garlic	Bulbs	may be used like chives
132	*Urtica dioica* URTICACEAE	stinging nettle	Leaves	has a pleasant mild flavor
133	*Valerianella eriocarpa* VALERIANACEAE	Italian cornsalad Italian lamb's lettuce	Leaves	a hairy variety of corn salad very mild tasting
134	Valerianella locusta var. olitoria VALERIANACEAE	corn salad lamb's lettuce maches	Leaves	has spoon-shaped leaves in rosettes, with a very mild taste and just a hint of nutty flavoring
135	*Vicia faba* VICIACEAE	vetch field bean horse bean fava bean	Beans	has mixed lima bean and pea flavors
136	*Vigna sesquipedalis*	aparagus bean	Beans	shaped like classic long beans has a hint of asparagus-like flavor
137	*Vigna sinensis*	cowpea field peas Southern peas	Seed pods Beans	has pods with a hearty flavor
138	*Yucca baccata* YUCCACEAE	Eve's date date fruit	Seed pods	3 to 6 inches long, cylindrical and curved like a banana, dark purple in color sweet tasting with a slight bitterness
139	Zea mays var. everta ZEACEAE	popcorn	Seeds

Last reviewed November 01, 2004

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