List of domesticated plants
== List of Domesticated Plants ==
Domesticated plants are those that have been selectively bred and cultivated by humans for various purposes such as food, medicine, and ornamental use. The process of domestication involves altering the genetic makeup of plants to enhance desirable traits. Below is a list of some of the most commonly domesticated plants.
Cereals[edit | edit source]
- Wheat (Triticum spp.)
- Rice (Oryza sativa)
- Maize (Zea mays)
- Barley (Hordeum vulgare)
- Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor)
Legumes[edit | edit source]
- Soybean (Glycine max)
- Pea (Pisum sativum)
- Lentil (Lens culinaris)
- Chickpea (Cicer arietinum)
- Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
Fruits[edit | edit source]
- Apple (Malus domestica)
- Banana (Musa spp.)
- Grape (Vitis vinifera)
- Orange (Citrus sinensis)
- Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa)
Vegetables[edit | edit source]
- Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)
- Potato (Solanum tuberosum)
- Carrot (Daucus carota)
- Cabbage (Brassica oleracea)
- Lettuce (Lactuca sativa)
Nuts and Seeds[edit | edit source]
- Almond (Prunus dulcis)
- Peanut (Arachis hypogaea)
- Sunflower seed (Helianthus annuus)
- Walnut (Juglans regia)
- Pumpkin seed (Cucurbita pepo)
Herbs and Spices[edit | edit source]
- Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
- Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum)
- Mint (Mentha spp.)
- Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
- Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
Fiber Plants[edit | edit source]
- Cotton (Gossypium spp.)
- Flax (Linum usitatissimum)
- Hemp (Cannabis sativa)
- Jute (Corchorus spp.)
- Sisal (Agave sisalana)
Ornamental Plants[edit | edit source]
- Rose (Rosa spp.)
- Tulip (Tulipa spp.)
- Orchid (Orchidaceae)
- Daffodil (Narcissus spp.)
- Marigold (Tagetes spp.)
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