List of edible plants
An edible plant is any vegetable, root, fruit or leafy green that is derived from a plant.
List of edible plants[edit | edit source]
- Amaranth see Amaranthus cruentus.
- Arugula see Eruca sativa.
- Beet (greens) see Beta vulgaris vulgaris.
- Bok choy see Brassica rapa (chinensis).
- Borage greens see Borago officinalis.
- Broccoli (leaves / stalks) see Brassica oleracea.
- Brooklime see Veronica beccabunga.
- Brussels sprouts see Brassica oleracea (gemmifera).
- Cabbage see Brassica oleracea (capitata).
- Catsear see Hypochaeris radicata.
- Celery see Apium graveolens.
- Celtuce see Lactuca sativa (asparagina).
- Chaya see Cnidoscolus aconitifolius aconitifolius.
- Chickweed see Stellaria.
- Chicory see Cichorium intybus.
- Chinese mallow see Malva verticillata.
- Garland Chrysanthemum see Chrysanthemum coronarium.
- Collard greens see Brassica oleracea.
- Common purslane see Portulaca oleracea.
- Corn salad see Valerianella locusta.
- Cress see Lepidium sativum.
- Dandelion see Taraxacum officinale.
- Dill see Anethum graveolens.
- Endive see Cichorium endivia.
- Fat hen see Chenopodium album.
- Fiddlehead see Pteridium aquilinum.
Pumpkins[edit | edit source]
- Fluted pumpkin see Telfairia occidentalis.
- Golden samphire see Inula crithmoides.
- Good King Henry see Chenopodium bonus-henricus.
- Grape (leaves) see Vitis.
- Greater plantain see Plantago major.
- Kai-lan see Brassica rapa (alboglabra).
- Kale see Brassica oleracea (acephala).
- Komatsuna see Brassica rapa (pervidis / komatsuna).
- Kuka see Adansonia.
- Lagos bologi see Talinum fruticosum.
- Lamb's lettuce see Valerianella locusta.
- Lamb's quarters see Chenopodium album.
- Land cress see Barbarea verna.
- Lettuce see Lactuca sativa.
- Lizard's tail see Houttuynia cordata.
- Malabar spinach see Basella alba.
- Mallow see Malvaceae.
- Melokhia see Corchorus olitorius.
Winter plants[edit | edit source]
- Miner's lettuce (Winter purslane) see Claytonia perfoliata.
- Mizuna greens see Brassica rapa (nipposinica).
- Mustard see Sinapis alba.
- Napa cabbage see Brassica rapa (chinensis).
- New Zealand Spinach see Tetragonia tetragonioides.
- Orache see Atriplex hortensis.
- Pak choy see Brassica rapa (chinensis).
- Paracress see Acmella oleracea.
- Pea (sprouts / leaves) see Pisum sativum.
- Poke see Phytolacca americana.
- Radicchio see Cichorium intybus.
- Rapini (broccoli rabe) see Brassica rapa rapa.
- Samphire see Crithmum maritimum.
- Sculpit / Stridolo see Silene inflata.
- Sea beet see Beta vulgaris maritima.
- Sea kale see Crambe maritima.
- Shepherd's purse see Capsella bursa-pastoris.
- Sierra Leone bologi see Crassocephalum.
- Soko see Celosia argentea.
- Sorrel see Rumex acetosa.
- Sour cabbage see Brassica oleracea.
- Spinach see Spinacia oleracea.
- Summer purslane see Portulaca oleracea.
- Swiss chard see Beta vulgaris cicla (flavescens).
- Tatsoi see Brassica rapa (rosularis).
- Turnip greens see Brassica rapa (rapifera).
- Watercress see Nasturtium officinale.
- Water spinach see Ipomoea aquatica.
- Wheatgrass see Triticum aestivum.
- Yarrow see Achillea millefolium.
- Yao choy see Brassica napus.
Peppers[edit | edit source]
- Armenian cucumber see Cucumis melo var. flexuosus.
- Bell pepper see Capsicum annuum.
- Bitter melon see Momordica charantia, also known as bitter gourd.
- Caigua see Cyclanthera pedata, also known as achocha.
Melons and gourds[edit | edit source]
- Calabash see Lagenaria siceraria, also known as Bottle gourd.
- Chayote see Sechium edule.
- Cucamelon see Melothria scabra, also known as Mouse melon.
- Cucumber see Cucumis sativus.
- Eggplant see Solanum melongena, also known as Aubergine, Brinjal.
- Ivy gourd see Coccinia grandis.
- Kiwano see Cucumis metuliferus.
- Luffa see Luffa cylindrica, also known as Horned melon.
- Olive fruit see Olea europaea.
- Pumpkin see Cucurbita.
- Pointed gourd see Trichosanthes dioica.
- Ridged gourd see Luffa acutangula.
- Snake gourd see Trichosanthes cucumerina.
- Spine gourd see Momordica dioica, also known as Kantola.
- Squash see Cucurbita.
- Sweet pepper see Capsicum annuum (grossum).
- Tinda see Praecitrullus fistulosus.
- Tomatillo see Physalis philadelphica.
- Tomato see Solanum lycopersicum.
- Vanilla see Vanilla.
- West Indian gherkin see Cucumis anguria.
- Water melon see Citrullus Lanatus.
- Winter melon see Benincasa hispida.
- Zucchini see Cucurbita pepo, also known as Courgette, Marrow.
Edible flowers[edit | edit source]
- Artichoke see Cynara cardunculus / scolymus.
- Broccoli see Brassica oleracea.
- Broccolini flowers see Brassica oleracea.
- Caper see Capparis spinosa.
- Cauliflower see Brassica oleracea.
- Pumpkin flower see Cucurbita.
- Daylily see Hemerocallis fulva.
- Loroco see Fernaldia pandurata.
- Courgette flowers see Cucurbita.
- Squash blossoms see Cucurbita.
- American groundnut see Apios americana.
Beans and peas[edit | edit source]
- Asparagus bean see Vigna unguiculata (sesquipedalis).
- Azuki bean see Vigna angularis.
- Black-eyed pea see Vigna unguiculata unguiculata.
- Chickpea see Cicer arietinum.
- Common bean see Phaseolus vulgaris.
- Drumstick see Moringa oleifera.
- Dolichos bean see Lablab purpureus.
- Fava bean see Vicia faba.
- Garbanzo see Cicer arietinum.
- Green bean (French bean) see Phaseolus vulgaris.
- Guar see Cyamopsis tetragonoloba.
- Horse gram see Macrotyloma uniflorum.
- Indian pea see Lathyrus sativus.
- Lentil see Lens culinaris.
- Lima bean see Phaseolus lunatus.
- Moth bean see Vigna acontifolia.
- Mung bean see Vigna radiata.
- Okra see Abelmoschus esculentus.
- Pea see Pisum sativum.
- Peanut see Arachis hypogaea.
- Pigeon pea see Cajanus cajan.
- Ricebean see Vigna umbellata.
- Runner bean see Phaseolus coccineus.
- Snap pea (sugarsnap, mangetout) see Pisum sativum (macrocarpon).
- Snow pea (mangetout) see Pisum sativum (saccharatum).
- Soybean see Glycine max.
- Tarwi see Lupinus mutabilis, also known as Tarhui or Chocho.
- Tepary bean see Phaseolus acutifolius.
- Urad bean see Vigna mungo.
- Velvet bean see Mucuna pruriens.
- Winged bean see Psophocarpus tetragonolobus.
Bulb and stem[edit | edit source]
- Asparagus see Asparagus officinalis.
- Cardoon see Cynara cardunculus.
- Celeriac see Apium graveolens (rapaceum).
- Celery see Apium graveolens.
- Chives see Allium schoenoprasum.
- Elephant garlic see Allium ampeloprasum (ampeloprasum).
- Florence fennel see Foeniculum vulgare (dulce).
- Garlic see Allium sativum.
- Garlic chives see Allium tuberosum.
- Kohlrabi see Brassica oleracea (gongylodes).
- Kurrat see Allium ampeloprasum (kurrat).
- Lemongrass see Cymbopogon citratus.
- Leek see Allium porrum.
- Lotus root see Nelumbo nucifera.
- Nopal see Opuntia ficus-indica.
- Onion see Allium cepa.
- Pearl onion see Allium ampeloprasum (sectivum).
- Potato onion see Allium cepa (aggregatum).
- Prussian asparagus see Ornithogalum pyrenaicum.
- Scallion see Allium wakegi, also known as Spring onion.
- Shallot see Allium cepa (aggregatum).
- Tree onion see Allium proliferum.
- Welsh onion see Allium fistulosum.
- Wild leek see Allium tricoccum.
- Manchurian wild rice see Zizania latifolia.
Root and tuberous vegetables[edit | edit source]
- Ahipa see Pachyrhizus ahipa.
- Arracacha see Arracacia xanthorrhiza.
- Bamboo shoot see Bambusa vulgaris.
- Beetroot see Beta vulgaris vulgaris.
- Burdock see Arctium lappa.
- Broadleaf arrowhead see Sagittaria latifolia.
- Camas see Camassia.
- Canna see Canna.
- Carrot see Daucus carota.
- Cassava see Manihot esculenta.
- Chinese artichoke see Stachys affinis.
- Daikon see Raphanus sativus (longipinnatus).
- Earthnut pea see Lathyrus tuberosus.
- Elephant foot yam see Amorphophallus paeoniifolius.
- Ensete see Ensete ventricosum.
- Galangal see Alpinia galanga.
- Ginger see Zingiber officinale.
- Hamburg parsley see Petroselinum crispum tuberosum.
- Horseradish see Armoracia rusticana.
- Jerusalem artichoke see Helianthus tuberosus.
- Jícama see Pachyrhizus erosus.
- Mashua see Tropaeolum tuberosum.
- Parsnip see Pastinaca sativa.
- Pignut see Conopodium majus.
- Potato see Solanum tuberosum.
- Prairie turnip see Psoralea esculenta.
- Radish see Raphanus sativus.
- Rutabaga (swede) see Brassica napus (napobrassica).
- Salsify see Tragopogon porrifolius.
- Scorzonera see Scorzonera hispanica.
- Skirret see Sium sisarum.
- Swede see Brassica napus (napobrassica).
- Sweet potato (Kumara) see Ipomoea batatas.
- Taro see Colocasia esculenta.
- Ti see Cordyline fruticosa.
- Tigernut see Cyperus esculentus.
- Turmeric see Curcuma longa.
- Turnip see Brassica rapa (rapifera).
- Ulluco see Ullucus tuberosus.
- Wasabi see Wasabia japonica.
- Water caltrop see Trapa natans.
- Water chestnut see Eleocharis dulcis.
- Yacón see Smallanthus sonchifolius.
- Yam see Dioscorea .
Sea vegetables[edit | edit source]
- Caulerpa is a genus of edible seaweed.
- Aonori see Monostroma.
- Arame see Eisenia bicyclis.
- Carola see Callophyllis variegata.
- Dabberlocks (Badderlocks) see Alaria esculenta.
- Dulse (Dillisk) see Palmaria palmata.
- Hijiki see Hizikia fusiformis.
- Kombu see Laminaria japonica.
- Laver / Gim see Porphyra.
- Mozuku see Cladosiphon okamuranus.
- Nori see Porphyra.
- Ogonori see Gracilaria.
- Sea grape see Caulerpa.
- Sea lettuce see Ulva lactuca.
- Wakame see Undaria pinnatifida.
Fruits[edit | edit source]
- Apple see Malus pumila. Apple cultivars
- Chinese quince see Pseudocydonia sinensis.
- Chokeberry see Aronia melanocarpa.
- Cocky apple see Planchonia careya.
- Eastern mayhaw see Crataegus aestivalis.
- Hawthorn see Crataegus rhipidophylla.
- Jagua see Genipa americana.
- Loquat see Eriobotrya japonica.
- Lovi-lovi see Flacourtia inermis.
- Medlar see Mespilus germanica.
- Niedzwetzky's apple see Malus niedzwetzkyana.
- Pear see Pyrus communis. Pear cultivars
- Quince see Cydonia oblonga.
- Ramontchi see Flacourtia indica.
- Rose hip see Rosa rugosa.
- Rowan see Sorbus aucuparia.
- Sapodilla see Manilkara zapota.
- Scarlet firethorn see Pyracantha coccinea.
- Serviceberry see Amelanchier alnifolia.
- Shipova see × Sorbopyrus irregularis.
- Sorb see Sorbus domestica.
- Southern crabapple see Malus angustifolia.
- Toyon see Heteromeles arbutifolia.
Drupes[edit | edit source]
- Cherries List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Peaches List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Yangmei List of edible plants is an edible plant.
Fruits[edit | edit source]
- Açaí see Euterpe oleracea.
- Acerola see Malpighia emarginata.
- African mango see Irvingia gabonensis.
- African mangosteen see Garcinia livingstonei.
- African oil palm fruit see Elaeis guineensis.
- Alaskan bunchberry see Cornus unalaschkensis.
- Ambarella see Spondias dulcis.
- American oil palm fruit see Elaeis oleifera.
- American plum see Prunus americana.
- Apricot see Prunus armeniaca.
- Bambangan see Mangifera pajang.
- Beach plum see Prunus maritima.
- Bignay see Antidesma bunius.
- Binjai see Mangifera caesia.
- Black cherry see Prunus serotina.
- Bolivian mountain coconut see Parajubaea torallyi.
- Brush cherry see Syzygium australe.
- Bush butter fruit see Dacryodes edulis.
- Canadian bunchberry see Cornus canadensis.
- Casimiroa see Casimiroa edulis.
- Cedar Bay cherry see Eugenia reinwardtiana.
- Changunga see Byrsonima crassifolia.
- Cherry see Prunus avium.
- Cherry elaeagnus see Elaeagnus multiflora.
- Cherry of the Rio Grande see Eugenia involucrata.
- Chinese date see Ziziphus mauritiana.
- Choke cherry see Prunus virginiana.
- Cocoplum see Chrysobalanus icaco.
- Coconut see Cocos nucifera.
- Cornelian cherry see Cornus mas.
- Country-almond see Terminalia catappa.
- Creek plum see Prunus rivularis.
- Crowberry see Empetrum nigrum.
- Curry berry see Murraya koenigii.
- Damson see Prunus domestica subsp. insititia.
- Date see Phoenix dactylifera.
- Desert quandong see Santalum acuminatum.
- Emblic see Phyllanthus emblica.
- Emu apple see Owenia acidula.
- Engkala see Litsea garciae.
- Fibrous satinash see Syzygium fibrosum.
- Flatwoods plum see Prunus umbellata.
- Gomortega see Gomortega keule.
- Greengage see Prunus domestica subsp. italica.
- Green plum see Buchanania obovata.
- Guavaberry see Myrciaria floribunda.
- Gubinge see Terminalia ferdinandiana.
- Hairless rambutan see Nephelium xerospermoides.
- Jambolan see Syzygium cumini.
- Jelly palm fruit see Butia capitata.
- Jocote see Spondias purpurea.
- Jujube see Ziziphus jujuba.
- Kelsey plum see Prunus salicina spp..
- King coconut see Cocos nucifera var. aurantiaca.
- Korlan see Nephelium hypoleucum.
- Little gooseberry see Buchanania arborescens.
- Longan see Dimocarpus Longan.
- Lychee see Litchi chinensis.
- Malay rose apple see Syzygium malaccense.
- Mamey sapote see Pouteria sapota.
- Mango see Mangifera indica. Mango cultivars
- Maprang see Bouea macrophylla.
- Marula see Sclerocarya birrea.
- Miracle fruit see Synsepalum dulcificum.
- Moriche palm fruit see Mauritia flexuosa.
- Nectarine see Prunus persica var. nucipersica.
- Neem see Azadirachta indica.
- Nepali hog plum see Choerospondias axillaris.
- Nutmeg see Myristica fragrans.
- Otaheite gooseberry see Phyllanthus acidus.
- Peach see Prunus persica.
- Peanut butter fruit see Bunchosia glandulifera.
- Pequi see Caryocar brasiliense.
- Pigeon plum see Coccoloba diversifolia.
- Pili see Canarium ovatum.
- Pitanga see Eugenia uniflora.
- Plum see Prunus domestica. Plum cultivars
- Pulasan see Nephelium mutabile.
- Rambutan see Nephelium lappaceum.
- Red bush apple see Syzygium suborbiculare.
- Riberry see Syzygium luehmannii.
- Sageretia see Sageretia theezans.
- Saw palmetto fruit see Serenoa repens.
- Sea coconut see Lodoicea maldivica.
- Shoebutton ardisia see Ardisia elliptica.
- Silver buffaloberry see Shepherdia argentea.
- Sloe see Prunus spinosa.
- Spanish cherry see Mimusops elengi.
- Spanish lime see Melicoccus bijugatus.
- Tamarind-plum see Dialium indum.
- Velvet tamarind see Dialium cochinchinense.
- Velvet tamarind see Dialium guineense.
- Watery rose apple see Syzygium aqueum.
- Wax apple see Syzygium samarangense.
- Wild peach see Terminalia carpentariae.
- Wongi see Manilkara kauki.
- Yangmei see Myrica rubra.
- Yellow plum see Ximenia americana.
- Zwetschge see Prunus domestica subsp. domestica.
Citruses[edit | edit source]
- One whole lemon and one cut in half List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- The buddha's hand, a uniquely shaped variant of citron List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Blood oranges cut in half List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Lime and blossom List of edible plants is an edible plant. Citruses represent fruit known botanically as "hesperidia", berries with thick and leathery rinds. These fruits are generally sour and acidic to some extent and have a wagon wheel-like cross section.
- African cherry orange see Citropsis articulata.
- Amanatsu see Citrus natsudaidai.
- Bajoura citron see Citrus medica ssp. bajoura.
- Bergamot orange see Citrus bergamia.
- Bitter orange see Citrus aurantium.
- Blood lime see Citrus australasica var. sanguinea 'Ellendale Mandarin'.
- Blood orange see Citrus sinensis 'Blood Orange'.
- Buddha's hand see Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis.
- Calamondin see × Citrofortunella microcarpa.
- Cam sành see Citrus reticulata sinensis.
- Centennial variegated kumquat see Citrus margarita 'Centennial Variegated Kumquat'.
- Citron see Citrus medica. Citron cultivars
- Clementine see Citrus clementina.
- Desert lime see Citrus glauca.
- Etrog see Citrus medica var. ethrog.
- Finger lime see Citrus australasica.
- Florentine citron see Citrus limonimedica.
- Grapefruit see Citrus paradisi.
- Hyuganatsu see Citrus tamurana.
- Ichang papeda see Citrus cavaleriei.
- Iyokan see Citrus iyo.
- Jiangsu kumquat see Citrus obovata.
- Kabosu see Citrus sphaerocarpa.
- Kaffir lime see Citrus hystrix.
- Key lime see Citrus aurantiifolia.
- Kinnow see Citrus nobilis citrus deliciosa.
- Kiyomi see Citrus unshiu citrus sinensis.
- Kumquat see Citrus japonica.
- Lemon see Citrus limon.
- Lime see Citrus latifolia.
- Limequat see Citrus floridana.
- Mandarin orange see Citrus reticulata.
- Mangshanyegan see Citrus mangshanensis.
- Meyer lemon see Citrus meyeri.
- Myrtle-leaved orange see Citrus myrtifolia.
- Ōgonkan see Citrus flaviculpus.
- Orange see Citrus sinensis.
- Oroblanco see Citrus grandis citrus paradisi.
- Oval kumquat see Citrus margarita.
- Persian lime see Citrus latifolia.
- Pomelo see Citrus maxima.
- Ponderosa lemon see Citrus pyriformis.
- Rangpur see Citrus limonia.
- Round lime see Citrus australis.
- Satsuma mandarin see Citrus unshiu.
- Shangjuan see Citrus cavaleriei citrus.
- Shonan gold see Citrus flaviculpus citrus unshiu.
- Sudachi see Citrus sudachi.
- Sweet limetta see Citrus limetta.
- Taiwan tangerine see Citrus depressa.
- Tangelo see Citrus tangelo.
- Tangerine see Citrus tangerina.
- Tangor see Citrus reticulata sinensis.
- Ugli fruit see Citrus reticulata citrus paradisi.
- Yuzu see Citrus junos.
- Berriesedit List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Honeyberries List of edible plants, with their unique bell shape, is an edible plant.
- Wineberry List of edible plants is an edible plant.
Berries[edit | edit source]
Berries represent any fruit that is berry-sized ("berry-sized," meaning you could hold many in the palms of your hands), unless they are a Pome or Drupe, which go in their respective categories.
Berries[edit | edit source]
- Achacha see Garcinia humilis.
- Amazon grape see Pourouma cecropiifolia.
- American black elderberry see Sambucus canadensis.
- American red elderberry see Sambucus pubens.
- American red raspberry see Rubus strigosus.
- Angular sea-fig see Carpobrotus glaucescens.
- Apple berry see Billardiera scandens.
- Arabian coffee see Coffea arabica. Coffee cultivars
- Araza see Eugenia stipitata.
- Atherton raspberry see Rubus probus.
- Barberry see Berberis vulgaris.
- Bearberry see Arctostaphylos uva-ursi.
- Bengal currant see Carissa carandas.
- Bilberry see Vaccinium myrtillus.
- Black currant see Ribes nigrum.
- Black mulberry see Morus nigra.
- Blackberry see Rubus allegheniensis.
- Blue guarri see Euclea crispa.
- Blue tongue see Melastoma affine.
- Blueberry see Vaccinium corymbosum.
- Bolwarra see Eupomatia laurina.
- Boquila see Boquila trifoliolata.
- Boysenberry see Rubus ursinus rubus idaeus.
- Brazil cherry see Eugenia brasiliensis.
- Calabur fruit see Muntingia calabura.
- Calligonum junceum see Calligonum junceum.
- Camu camu see Myrciaria dubia.
- Cape gooseberry see Physalis peruviana.
- Cattley guava see Psidium cattleyanum.
- Ceylon gooseberry see Dovyalis hebecarpa.
- Chilean guava see Ugni molinae.
- Cloudberry see Rubus chamaemorus.
- Coarse dodder-laurel fruit see Cassytha melantha.
- Copperleaf snowberry see Gaultheria hispida.
- Conkerberry see Carissa spinarum.
- Cranberry see Vaccinium macrocarpon.
- Creeping raspberry see Rubus hayata-koidzumii.
- Cudrang see Maclura tricuspidata.
- Darwin's barberry see Berberis darwinii.
- Date-plum see Diospyros lotus.
- Dewberry see Rubus flagellaris.
- Eastern teaberry see Gaultheria procumbens.
- Elderberry see Sambucus nigra.
- Emu berry see Grewia retusifolia.
- Fox grape see Vitis labrusca.
- Golden kiwifruit see Actinidia chinensis.
- Gooseberry see Ribes uva-crispa.
- Grape see Vitis vinifera. Grape cultivars
- Hackberry see Celtis occidentalis.
- Hardy kiwi see Actinidia arguta.
- Honeyberry see Lonicera caerulea.
- Honeysuckle see Lonicera periclymenum.
- Huckleberry see Vaccinium ovatum.
- Jabuticaba see Plinia cauliflora.
- Japanese bramble berry see Rubus parvifolius.
- Kei apple see Dovyalis caffra.
- Kiwifruit see Actinidia deliciosa.
- Kokum see Garcinia indica.
- Kwai muk see Artocarpus hypargyreus.
- Langsat see Lansium parasiticum.
- Lemon aspen fruit see Acronychia acidula.
- Limeberry see Triphasia trifolia.
- Lingonberry see Vaccinium vitis-idaea.
- Loganberry see Rubus loganobaccus.
- Mangaba see Hancornia speciosa.
- Maqui berry see Aristotelia chilensis.
- Mayapple see Podophyllum peltatum.
- Midgen berry see Austromyrtus dulcis.
- Molucca bramble berry see Rubus moluccanus.
- Mora común see Rubus adenotrichos.
- Mora de castilla see Rubus glaucus.
- Mortiño see Vaccinium floribundum.
- Muntrie see Kunzea pomifera.
- Muscadine see Vitis rotundifolia.
- Nannyberry see Viburnum lentago.
- Native cherry see Exocarpos cupressiformis.
- Native currant see Acrotriche depressa.
- Oregon grape see Mahonia aquifolium.
- Pentadiplandra brazzeana see Pentadiplandra brazzeana.
- Phalsa see Grewia asiatica.
- Pitomba-da-bahia see Eugenia luschnathiana.
- Purple apple-berry see Billardiera longiflora.
- Purple guava see Psidium rufum.
- Raspberry see Rubus strigosus.
- Red currant see Ribes rubrum.
- Red huckleberry see Vaccinium parvifolium.
- Red mulberry see Morus rubra.
- Roseleaf bramble berry see Rubus rosifolius.
- Rukam see Flacourtia rukam.
- Salal see Gaultheria shallon.
- Salmonberry see Rubus spectabilis.
- Saskatoon see Amelanchier alnifolia.
- Sea buckthorn see Hippophae rhamnoides.
- Sea grape see Coccoloba uvifera.
- Small-leaved myrtle berry see Archirhodomyrtus beckleri.
- Small-leaved tamarind see Diploglottis campbellii.
- Spanish tamarind see Vangueria madagascariensis.
- Strawberry see Fragaria. Strawberry cultivars
- Strawberry tree fruit see Arbutus unedo.
- Sweet apple-berry see Billardiera cymosa.
- Tamarillo see Solanum betaceum.
- Tayberry see Rubus fruticosus rubus idaeus.
- Texas persimmon see Diospyros texana.
- Thimbleberry see Rubus parviflorus.
- Wampee see Clausena lansium.
- White aspen berry see Acronychia oblongifolia.
- White bark raspberry see Rubus leucodermis.
- White mulberry see Morus alba.
- Wild orange see Capparis mitchellii.
- Wild strawberry see Fragaria vesca.
- Wineberry see Rubus phoenicolasius.
- Wolfberry see Lycium barbarum.
- Yantok see Calamus manillensis.
- Yellow mombin see Spondias mombin.
- Youngberry see Rubus caesius 'Youngberry'.
- Zig-zag vine fruit see Melodorum leichhardtii.
Melons[edit | edit source]
- Bailan melon see Cucumis melo var. inodorus Bailan Melon.
- Canary melon see Cucumis melo var. inodorus Canary Melon.
- Cassabanana see Sicana odorifera.
- Collective farm woman melon see Cucumis melo Collective Farm Woman Melon.
- Crane melon see Cucumis melo Crane Melon.
- Crenshaw melon see Cucumis melo Crenshaw Melon.
- European cantaloupe see Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis.
- Honeydew melon see Cucumis melo var. inodorus.
- Horned melon see Cucumis metuliferus.
- Korean melon see Cucumis melo var. makuwa.
- Muskmelon see Cucumis melo.
- North american cantaloupe see Cucumis melo var. reticulatus. Reticulatus group cultivars
- Santa Claus melon see Cucumis melo var. inodorus Santa Claus Melon.
- Sprite melon see Cucumis melo Sprite Melon.
- Tigger melon see Cucumis melo Tigger Melon.
- Watermelon see Citrullus lanatus.
Tropical and tropical-like fruits[edit | edit source]
- Abiu see Pouteria caimito.
- Ackee see Blighia sapida.
- African custard-apple see Annona senegalensis.
- African locust bean see Parkia biglobosa.
- Aglaia teysmanniana see Aglaia teysmanniana.
- American persimmon see Diospyros virginiana.
- Annona conica see Annona conica.
- Asam gelugur see Garcinia atroviridis.
- Asam kelubi see Eleiodoxa conferta.
- Atemoya see Annona squamosa annona cherimola.
- Babaco see Vasconcellea heilbornii.
- Bacuri see Platonia insignis.
- Bael see Aegle marmelos.
- Banana see Musa acuminata Cavendish.
Banana plants[edit | edit source]
- Bilimbi see Averrhoa bilimbi.
- Biribá see Rollinia deliciosa.
- Black apple see Pouteria australis.
- Black sapote see Diospyros nigra.
- Brazilian guava see Psidium guineense.
- Breadfruit see Artocarpus altilis.
- Breadnut see Artocarpus camansi.
- Burahol see Stelechocarpus burahol.
- Burdekin plum see Pleiogynium timoriense.
- Burmese grape see Baccaurea ramiflora.
- Button mangosteen see Garcinia prainiana.
- Cacao see Theobroma cacao.
- Cainito see Chrysophyllum cainito.
- Canistel see Pouteria campechiana.
- Cashew apple see Anacardium occidentale.
- Cawesh see Annona scleroderma.
- Cempedak see Artocarpus integer.
- Charichuelo see Garcinia madruno.
- Cherimoya see Annona cherimola. Cherimoya cultivars
- Cluster fig see Ficus racemosa.
- Costa rican guava see Psidium friedrichsthalianum.
- Courbaril see Hymenaea courbaril.
- Cupuaçu see Theobroma grandiflorum.
- Custard apple see Annona reticulata.
- Davidson's plum see Davidsonia jerseyana.
- Dead man's fingers see Decaisnea insignis.
- Desert fig see Ficus platypoda.
- Doub palm fruit see Borassus flabellifer.
- Duguetia confinis see Duguetia confinis.
- Duguetia spixiana see Duguetia spixiana.
- Durian see Durio zibethinus.
- Elephant apple see Dillenia indica.
- Feijoa see Feijoa sellowiana.
- Ficus carrii see Ficus carrii.
- Fig see Ficus carica.
- Gấc see Momordica cochinchinensis.
- Gamboge see Garcinia morella.
- Garcinia cambogia see Garcinia gummi-gutta.
- Garcinia forbesii see Garcinia forbesii.
- Giant granadilla see Passiflora quadrangularis.
- Glenniea philippinensis see Glenniea philippinensis.
- Guava see Psidium guajava.
- Hala fruit see Pandanus tectorius.
- Hydnora abyssinica see Hydnora abyssinica.
- Ice-cream bean see Inga edulis.
- Ilama see Annona diversifolia.
- Jackfruit see Artocarpus heterophyllus.
- Jícara see Crescentia cujete.
- Kola nut see Cola nitida.
- Keluak see Pangium edule.
- Kundong see Garcinia parvifolia.
- Lardizabala see Lardizabala biternata.
- Lúcuma see Pouteria lucuma.
- Luóhàn guǒ see Siraitia grosvenorii.
- Malabar plum see Syzygium jambos.
- Mammee see Mammea americana.
- Marolo see Annona crassiflora.
- Maypop see Passiflora incarnata.
- Menteng see Baccaurea racemosa.
- Monkey fruit see Artocarpus lacucha.
- Monkey jackfruit see Artocarpus rigidus.
- Monkeypod see Pithecellobium dulce.
- Monstera deliciosa see Monstera deliciosa.
- Mountain soursop see Annona montana.
- Mundu see Garcinia dulcis.
- Naranjilla see Solanum quitoense.
- Natal orange see Strychnos spinosa.
- Noni see Morinda citrifolia.
- Ooray see Davidsonia pruriens.
- Papaya see Carica papaya.
- Passiflora platyloba see Passiflora platyloba.
- Passionfruit see Passiflora edulis.
- Pawpaw see Asimina triloba.
- Pepino see Solanum muricatum.
- Persimmon see Diospyros kaki.
- Pineapple see Ananas comosus.
- Pomegranate see Punica granatum.
- Pond apple see Annona glabra.
- Purple mangosteen see Garcinia mangostana.
- Red fruit see Pandanus conoideus.
- Salak see Salacca zalacca.
- Sandpaper fig see Ficus coronata.
- Santol see Sandoricum koetjape.
- Smooth davidson's plum see Davidsonia johnsonii.
- Soncoya see Annona purpurea.
- Soursop see Annona muricata.
- South american sapote see Quararibea cordata.
- Star fruit see Averrhoa carambola.
- Strangler fig see Ficus aurea.
- Sugar-apple see Annona squamosa.
- Sweet granadilla see Passiflora ligularis.
- Sycamore fig see Ficus sycomorus.
- Tamarind see Tamarindus indica.
- Terap see Artocarpus odoratissimus.
- Trichosanthes beccariana see Trichosanthes beccariana.
- Vanilla see Vanilla planifolia.
- Velvet apple see Diospyros blancoi.
- White fig see Ficus virens.
- Wild jack see Artocarpus hirsutus.
- Wood-apple see Limonia acidissima.
- Yellow granadilla see Passiflora edulis f flavicarpa.
- Cacti and other succulent fruitedit List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Many dragon fruits List of edible plants is an edible plant.
Cacti and other succulent fruit[edit | edit source]
Cacti are fruits that come from either cacti or succulents.
- Bilberry cactus fruit see Myrtillocactus geometrizans.
- Cardón fruit see Pachycereus pringlei.
- Dragon fruit see Hylocereus undatus.
- Karkalla fruit see Carpobrotus rossii.
- Peruvian apple cactus fruit see Cereus repandus.
- Prickly pear fruit see Opuntia ficus-indica.
- Saguaro fruit see Carnegiea gigantea.
Plants with edible fruit-like structures[edit | edit source]
Plants with edible fruit-like structures are not technically fruit, but are used culinarily as such.
- Juniper berry see Juniperus communis.
- Kahikatea see Dacrycarpus dacrydioides.
- Manoao see Manoao colensoi.
- Nageia see Nageia nagi.
- Plum pine fruit see Podocarpus elatus.
- Podocarpus see Podocarpus elongatus.
- Prumnopitys see Prumnopitys andina.
- Raisin tree fruit see Hovenia dulcis.
- Rhubarb see Rheum hybridum. Rhubarb cultivars
- Rimu see Dacrydium cupressinum.
- Totara see Podocarpus totara.
Leafy green vegetables[edit | edit source]
- Abutilon theophrasti see China Jute. The taste is good, but since the texture of the leaves is cloth-like and not crisp, it is not very suitable for being eaten raw.
- Acacia pennata see Climbing wattle. Cha-om, an important green in Burma and Thailand
- Acmella oleracea see Paracress. Brèdes mafane, sharp-tasting leaves, very popular in Madagascar where they are used to prepare a dish known as romazava In Northern Thailand it is one of the ingredients of the Kaeng khae curry.
- Althaea officinalis see Common Marshmallow. It was an esculent vegetable among the Ancient Romans; a dish of Marsh Mallow was one of their delicacies.
- Amaranthus cruentus see Purple amaranth. Thai: phak khom daeng. Vietnamese: rau dên. Amaranthus species are edible and have a pleasant taste, but contain a certain proportion of oxalic acid and should preferably be eaten after boiling and disposing of the water
- Amaranthus retroflexus see Common amaranth. Thai: phak khom. Rougher than other species of Amaranth when uncultivated, but very common as a weed.
- Amaranthus spinosus see Prickly amaranth. Thai: phak khom nam
- Amaranthus tricolor see Amaranth. Amarant hybrids, often from hydroponic cultivation, are popular in China and other Asian countries. They are usually eaten blanched
- Amaranthus viridis see Slender amaranth. Malayalam; chiira
- Apium graveolens see Celery. Generally the stalk is preferred, but the leaves are a staple in many soups. Some people have celery allergy which can cause potentially fatal anaphylactic shock.
- Atriplex hortensis see Garden orache. It was cultivated in Southern Europe in ancient times. Presently it is not valued as a leafy vegetable
- Barbarea verna see Bank cress. It is considered a satisfactory substitute for watercress.
- Barringtonia acutangula see Chik-nam, Kra don. Shoots and young leaves are eaten raw with Nam phrik. Popular in Isan
- Basella alba see Indian spinach.
- Beta cicla see Chard. One of the cultivated descendants of the Sea Beet
- Beta vulgaris see Beet, Beetroot. The young leaves can be added raw to salads, whilst the mature leaves are most commonly served boiled or steamed, in which case they have a taste and texture similar to spinach
- Beta vulgaris maritima see Sea Beet.
- Borago officinalis see Common Borage. Widespread as a leaf vegetable in former times. Still valued in some places in Italy and Northern Spain
- Brassica carinata see Abyssinian Cabbage.
- Brassica juncea see Indian mustard.
- Brassica napus see Rutabaga. Sag, popular in Indian and Nepalese cuisine, usually stir-fried with salt, garlic and spices
- Brassica napus var. pabularia see Rape Kale.
- Brassica nigra see Black Mustard. Black mustard is commonly found in neglected gardens, on roadsides, in abandoned fields, and in areas where waste is disposed of. The plant is native to Asia and Europe, but now grows over much of southern Canada and almost all of the United States. This is the chief mustard used in condiments and as such is normally associated with hot-dogs. To make the mustard condiment, the seeds must be ground fine and then mixed with flour and a small portion of water and vinegar. The plant can be cultivated for its young leaves which are used in a salad or as a pot herb.
- Brassica oleracea see Wild Cabbage.
- Brassica oleracea var. acephala see Kale. Kale is a type of cabbage that has flat or curly leaves and stem colors ranging from dark green to burgundy. Kale contains many nutrients including calcium, iron, and vitamins A, C, and K. Young leaves can be harvested to use fresh in salads or allowed to mature and used as a cooked green. Kale can be found throughout the summer months, but is especially sweet after a frost.
- Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra see Kai-lan. Also known as Chinese kale
- Brassica oleracea var. botrytis see Cauliflower.
- Brassica oleracea var. capitata see Cabbage.
- Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera see Brussels Sprouts.
- Brassica oleracea var. italica see Broccoli.
- Brassica oleracea var. palmifolia see Lacinato kale. Also known as Tuscan kale, Tuscan cabbage, Italian kale, dinosaur kale, flat back cabbage, palm tree kale, or black Tuscan palm
- Brassica rapa see Turnip. Leaves popular in the southern United States, Galicia, Spain (Grelos)
- Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis see Bok Choi.
- Brassica rapa subsp. narinosa see Chinese Savoy.
- Brassica rapa subsp. nipposinica see Mizuna.
- Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis see Napa Cabbage.
- Brassica rapa subsp. rapa see Rapini.
- Brassica rapa var. perviridis see Komatsuna.
- Brassica rapa var. rosularis see Tatsoi.
- Campanula rapunculus see Rampion. It was once widely grown in Europe for its leaves, which were used like spinach
- Campanula versicolor see Harebell. Used in Greek cuisine
- Capparis spinosa see Caper. Caper leaves are part of the Greek cuisine
- Celosia argentea var. argentea see Wild Coxcomb. Known as "Lagos spinach", it is one of the main boiled greens in West Africa
- Centella asiatica see Asian pennywort, Gotukola. Bai bua bok, popular green in Thailand
Gotukola Sambola in Sri Lanka
- Chenopodium album see Lamb's Quarters. Popular type of Palak in Northern India. Also used to stuff paratha
- Chenopodium ambrosioides see American Wormseed. Chenopodium species are edible, but many species are mediocre as a leaf vegetable.
- Chenopodium berlandieri subsp. nuttalliae see Southern Huauzontle.
- Chenopodium bonus-henricus see Good King Henry. One of the finest Chenopodium species
- Chenopodium giganteum see Tree Spinach.
- Chenopodium glaucum see Oak-Leaved Goosefoot.
- Chenopodium nuttalliae see Huauzontle. Popular in Mexico
- Chenopodium quinoa subsp. quinoa see Quinoa. It has its origin in the Andean region
- Chenopodium rubrum see Red Goosefoot.
- Chrysanthemum coronarium see Garland chrysanthemum. Popular in Korean, Cantonese, Taiwanese, Hong Kong and Japanese cuisine
- Cichorium endivia see Endive.
- Cichorium endivia var. crispum, see Curly endive. Sometimes called "chicory" in the United States, called chicorée frisée in French
- Cichorium endivia var. latifolium, see Broad-leaved endive. Escarole in French
- Cichorium intybus see Chicory. Leaves cooked with Fave in Northern Italy
- Cichorium intybus var. foliosum see Belgian endive. Also known as witloof
- Cichorium intybus var. foliosum see Puntarelle. Also known as Catalogna chicory
- Cichorium intybus see Radicchio. Popular in Italy
- Cichorium intybus see Sugarloaf.
- Cirsium oleraceum see Cabbage thistle.
- Claytonia perfoliata see Miner's lettuce. Used by California Gold Rush miners who ate it to prevent scurvy. Like lettuce but rougher
- Claytonia sibirica see Siberian spring beauty. Has beet-flavoured leaves.
- Cleome gynandra see African cabbage. Widespread in many tropical and sub-tropical areas of the world. Its leaves form an important part of diets in Southern Africa.
- Cnidoscolus aconitifolius see Chaya or Tree spinach. Traditional food in parts of Central and South America. Leaves must be cooked before being eaten.
- Coccinia grandis see Ivy Gourd. Leaves cooked in soups in Thailand.
- Colocasia esculenta see Taro. Only the young leaves are eaten. Popular in Mauritius.
- Corchorus olitorius see Jew's mallow. Used in Molokhiya.
- Coriandrum sativum see Cilantro, Coriander. Used mainly for garnishing or in small quantities
- Crambe maritima see Sea kale. It was popular as a blanched vegetable in the early th Century, but its use declined
- Crassocephalum crepidioides see Redflower ragleaf. Traditionally eaten as a green in tropical Africa. Possible toxicity not well studied
- Cratoxylum formosum see Phak tiu som or Phak tiu daeng. Young leaves are edible. Popular in Laos, Thailand (Isan) and Vietnam
- Crithmum maritimum see Samphire. In the th century, samphire was being shipped in casks of seawater from the Isle of Wight to market in London at the end of May each year.
- Crotalaria longirostrata see Chipilín. A common leafy vegetable in the local cuisines of southern Mexico
- Cryptotaenia japonica see Mitsuba. Small quantities added to soups, etc.
- Cyclanthera pedata see Caigua. Traditional green in Central America and South America
- Cynara cardunculus see Cardoon. Leaf stems are valued as food
- Diplazium esculentum see Vegetable fern. Probably the most commonly consumed fern
- Diplotaxis tenuifolia see Perennial Wall-rocket. Often marketed under the same common names (Arugula, Rocket, Baby leaf rocket etc) as Eruca sativa
- Erythrina fusca see Thong lang. Fresh raw leaves eaten in Thailand in Miang kham.
- Eruca sativa see Arugula, Rocket. Especially appreciated in Veneto, Italy
- Emex spinosa see Lesser jack. It was formerly used as a leafy vegetable, but not highly valued
- Eryngium foetidum see Bhandhanya, Culantro. Eaten as a leafy green in Thailand. Used as seasoning in the Caribbean.
- Foeniculum vulgare see Fennel.
- Galactites tomentosa see Scarlina. Edible type of thistle
- Galinsoga parviflora see Gallant Soldier. Popular in Colombia and Peru in soups and salads
- Glechoma hederacea see Ground Ivy.
- Glinus lotoides see Lotus sweetjuice. Used as a leaf vegetable in many tropical countries
- Gnetum gnemon see Melindjo. Popular in Indonesian cuisine.
- Gynura crepioides see Okinawan Spinach. Grown commercially as a vegetable in China
- Halimione portulacoides see Sea purslane.
- Hibiscus sabdariffa see Roselle. Telugu: Gongura. Roselle leaves are edible and have a pleasant taste. This plant is having good medicinal values. In some areas it is used as substitute of Jute.
- Hirschfeldia incana see Shortpod mustard.
- Honckenya peploides see Sea sandwort. Traditionally used as food by the inhabitants of coastal Subarctic areas
- Houttuynia cordata see Fishwort. Popular as a leaf vegetable particularly in Vietnam
- Hydrophyllum canadense see John's Cabbage. It was used as a leaf vegetable by Native American peoples
- Hydrophyllum virginianum see Shawnee Salad. It was used as a leaf vegetable by Native American peoples
- Hyoseris radiata see [[Used in Liguria, Italy, to make preboggion
- Hypochaeris maculata see Spotted Cat's-ear. Similar to dandelion but not as tasty
- Hypochaeris radicata see Catsear. Young leaves should be harvested before they become too fibrous
- Inula crithmoides see Golden samphire. Young leaves may be eaten raw or cooked as a leaf vegetable.
- Inula helenium see Elecampane. Leaves are edible, although root is preferred
- Ipomoea aquatica Forssk see Water Spinach. Popular leafy green in Southeast Asia
- Ipomoea batatas var. batatas see Sweet Potato.
- Kleinhovia hospita see [[Young leaves are eaten as a vegetable in Malaya, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.
- Lablab purpureus see Lablab. The leaves are used as greens, but have to be cooked like spinach and the water has to be discarded.
- Lactuca indica see Indian Lettuce.
- Lactuca perennis List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Lactuca sativa see Lettuce. The wild varieties differ much from the average cultivated salad lettuce.
- Lactuca sativa see Celtuce.
- Lactuca serriola see Prickly Lettuce. Prickly lettuce is a common edible weed that is native to Europe, but can now be found from coast to coast in the United States. The name comes from the small prickles that can be found on the lower part of the stem and the midrib of the leaves. The plant is found in fields, places of waste, and roadsides. The leaves of the plant reach out towards the sun and for this reason the plant is sometimes called the Compass Plant. Prickly Lettuce can grow to be from two to five feet tall but should be harvested early on when it is a few inches high. The young leaves of the plant are very tender and make an excellent salad green. As a potherb, the plant needs little cooking and is commonly made with a sauce of melted butter or vinegar. Prickly lettuce should be harvested in spring or early summer.
- Lagenaria siceraria see Bottle Gourd. In Burma young leaves are boiled and eaten with nga peet spicy sauce
- Lallemantia iberica see Dragon's head. Cultivated in ancient times. Popular in Iran as green vegetable
- Lamium album see White deadnettle.
- Lamium amplexicaule see Henbit deadnettle.
- Lamium purpureum see Red deadnettle. Leaves of plants are eaten in salads or in stir fry.
- Lapsana communis see Nipplewort. Cultivated in Ancient Rome. Presently it is not valued as a leafy vegetable
- Launaea sarmentosa see Kuḷḷafila. Used in Maldivian cuisine, usually finely chopped and mixed with Maldive fish and grated coconut in a dish known as mas huni.
- Leichhardtia australis see Bush Banana. Traditional food of the Indigenous Australian people
- Leontodon hispidus see Hawkbit. Leontodon species are dandelion-like plants that are generally edible
- Leontodon tuberosus see [[Popular in Crete as a leafy green
- Lepidium campestre see Field pepperweed. All Lepidium species are edible. Appreciated for their peppery taste
- Lepidium latifolium see Dittander.
- Lepidium meyenii see Maca. A traditional vegetable of the Andean mountain areas
- Lepidium sativum see Garden cress. Used in soups, sandwiches and salads for its tangy flavor
- Lepidium virginicum see Virginia pepperweed.
- Leucaena leucocephala see Phak kratin. Popular in Laos and Thailand (Isan)
- Levisticum officinale see Lovage. Used in salads and soups. Flavor and smell are very similar to celery
- Limnocharis flava see Genjer. Used in Southeast Asia, but considered inferior fare in some places
- Limnophila aromatica see Rice paddy herb, Ngò om. Popular in Vietnamese cuisine as an ingredient in canh chua, a sweet and sour seafood soup
- Limnophila indica List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Lysimachia clethroides see Gooseneck Loosestrife. Edible, but considered poor fare
- Malva neglecta see [[All Malva species are edible, but are generally considered poor fare or rough food
- Malva parviflora see Cheeseweed.
- Malva sylvestris see Mallow.
- Malva verticillata see Musk Mallow.
- Malva verticillata var. crispa List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Manihot esculenta subsp. esculenta see Cassava. Should be always eaten boiled after disposing of the water. In some countries cassava leaves are regarded as a poor man's food and only eaten when there is nothing else.
- Marsilea crenata see Semanggi. Steamed leaf are used in certain areas of Java as component of pecel.
- Matteuccia struthiopteris see Kogomi. The sprouts are a delicacy in Japanese cuisine
- Megacarpaea polyandra see 多蕊高河菜 duo rui gao he cai. From the cabbage family. The young leaves are cooked as a vegetable in China.
- Melanthera biflora see Sea daisy. The leaves and shoots are edible and are eaten cooked in Malaysian cuisine as a leaf vegetable and in Langkhttp://ecoport.org/ep?Plant=awi raw with chilli and shrimp paste sambal.
- Mentha arvensis piperascens see Japanese mint. All Mentha species are edible, but generally used in small quantities as garnishing or in salads
- Mentha longifolia see Habek mint.
- Mertensia maritima see Sea bluebell. Traditionally used as food after boiling by the Inuit
- Mesembryanthemum crystallinum see Ice plant.
- Mimulus guttatus see Seep monkey flower. The raw or cooked leaves were one of the traditional foods of the Mendocino and Miwok Indians, among other native peoples
- Mirabilis expansa see Mauka. One of the important food crops of the ancient Inca empire. Leaves were eaten as a leaf vegetable or used raw in salads.
- Morinda citrifolia see Noni tree. Known as bai-yo in Thai cuisine the leaves are cooked with coconut milk in a curry.
- Moringa oleifera see Drumstick tree. Leaves are very popular in South Asia for curries and omelettes.
- Moringa ovalifolia see South-west African moringa. Found in northern Namibia and south-western Angola
- Moringa stenopetala see Ethiopian moringa.
- Mycelis muralis see Wall lettuce. Leaves eaten raw in salads
- Myrianthus arboreus see Ujuju. Important food source in the Delta and Edo States of Nigeria
- Myriophyllum brasiliense see Parrot feather. Used as a leaf vegetable in South America
- Myrrhis odorata see Cicely. Young stalks and leaves are eaten in salads
- Nasturtium officinale see Watercress. One of the most popular salad greens in certain areas, but watercress crops grown in the presence of animal waste can be a haven for parasites such as the liver fluke Fasciola hepatica.
- Neptunia oleracea Loureiro see Phak chet. Widely used in Thailand. Eaten raw with Nam phrik
- Nymphaea odorata see Fragrant Water Lily. Young leaves were eaten as a vegetable by Native Americans
- Nymphoides indica see Water Snowflake. Young leaves and stems are edible.
- Nymphoides peltata see Yellow floating heart.
- Ocimum basilicum see Sweet Basil. Used in soups and sauces.
- O. basilicum var. thyrsiflora see Thai basil. Eaten both raw and cooked
- Ocimum citriodorum see Lemon basil. Used throughout Southeast Asia
- Oenanthe javanica see Water Celery. Used in Southeast Asia and the Far East
- Oenothera biennis see Common evening primrose.
- Oenothera hookeri see Hooker's Evening-primrose. Leaves are cooked as greens
- Onoclea sensibilis see Sensitive fern. It was used as a vegetable by the Iroquois
- Oroxylum indicum see Pheka. Has edible leaves and stems, eaten especially in Isan (Thailand) and in Laos
- Oryza sativa see Rice.
- Osmorhiza aristata see [[Grows in China and Japan
- Osmunda cinnamomea see Cinnamon fern.
- Osmunda claytoniana see Interrupted fern.
- Oxalis acetosella see Common wood sorrel. Oxalis species contain oxalic acid and should not be eaten for long periods in large quantities. If possible, they should be eaten after boiling and disposing of the water
- Oxalis corniculata see Creeping woodsorrel.
- Oxalis deppei see Iron Cross. Popular as a vegetable in Mexico for its sharp, lemony taste
- Oxalis oregana see Redwood sorrel.
- Oxalis stricta see Common yellow woodsorrel.
- Oxalis tuberosa see Oca.
- Oxalis violacea List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Oxyria digyna see Mountain sorrel.
- Pachira aquatica see Money tree.
- Pachira insignis List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Paederia foetida List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Parkia biglandulosa List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Parkia speciosa see Petai.
- Parkinsonia florida see Blue Palo Verde.
- Pastinaca sativa subsp. sativa see Parsnip.
- Patrinia scabiosifolia see Golden lace.
- Patrinia villosa List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Paulownia tomentosa see Empress tree.
- Pedalium murex see Burra Gookeroo. It is mucilaginous.
- Peperomia pellucida see Clearweed.
- Pereskia aculeata see Barbados Gooseberry.
- Pergularia daemia List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Perilla frutescens see Perilla.
- Persicaria hydropiper see Water pepper. The leaves of a cultivar of this plant are eaten in Japan
- Persicaria vulgaris List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Petasites frigidus see Arctic butterbur.
- Petroselinum crispum see Parsley. Only eaten as garnish, not in large quantities
- Peucedanum ostruthium List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Phaseolus coccineus see Runner Bean.
- Phaseolus lunatus see Lima Bean.
- Phaseolus vulgaris see Bean.
- Phragmites australis see Common Reed.
- Phyla scaberrima see Rough fogfruit.
- Phyllanthus acidus see Star Gooseberry.
- Phyllanthus emblica see Myrobalan.
- Phyteuma orbiculare see Round-headed rampion.
- Phytolacca acinosa see Indian Pokeberry.
- Phytolacca acinosa var. esculenta List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Phytolacca americana see American Pokeweed. Poisonous until properly prepared.
- Phytolacca dioica see Bella Sombra.
- Phytolacca rivinoides see Deer calalu.
- Pimpinella anisum see Aniseed.
- Pimpinella saxifraga see Burnet Saxifrage.
- Pinus densiflora see Japanese Red Pine.
- Piper auritum see Mexican pepperleaf. Known as Hoja santa (holy leaf). Aromatic herb with a heart-shaped, velvety leaf often used in Mexican cuisine for tamales and sauces.
- Piper guineense see West African pepper.
- Piper sarmentosum see Cha-phlu. Popular in Thailand in Miang kham
- Pipturus argenteus see Queensland grass-cloth plant.
- Pisonia grandis see Tree lettuce. The leaves are traditionally used as a leaf vegetable in some countries. Traditionally eaten by Maldivians in Mas huni.
- Pistacia chinensis see Chinese Pistache.
- Pistacia terebinthus see Terebinth.
- Pistia stratiotes see Water Lettuce.
- Pisum sativum see Garden pea.
- Plantago coronopus see Buckshorn plantain. Some people may be allergic to this plant.
- Plantago lanceolata see Long-leaved plantain.
- Plantago major see Broad-leaved Plantain.
- Plantago maritima List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Pluchea indica List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Podophyllum hexandrum see Himalayan mayapple.
- Poliomintha incana List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Polygonum aviculare see Knotweed.
- Polygonum bistorta see Bistort.
- Polygonum bistortoides see American Bistort.
- Polygonum punctatum List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Polygonum viviparum see Alpine bistort.
- Poncirus trifoliata see Trifoliate orange.
- Pontederia cordata List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Portulaca oleracea see Common purslane. Popular in Greek cuisine
- Portulaca pilosa List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Portulacaria afra see Elephant Bush.
- Primula veris see Cowslip.
- Primula vulgaris see Primrose.
- Pringlea antiscorbutica see Kerguelen cabbage. Its leaves contain a Vitamin C-rich oil, a fact which, in the days of sailing ships, made it very attractive to British sailors suffering from scurvy
- Prosopis spicegera List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Prunella vulgaris List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Psoralea esculenta see Prairie turnip. The prairie turnip is a legume that was often used by American Indians located in the Great Plains. Roots of the legumes provide a valuable source of protein, minerals, and carbohydrates. Most turnips have white skin and the portion of the plant that is seen above the ground is purple, red, or green in color. The root below the surface is known as the taproot and is usually around - centimeters in diameter.
- Pteris ensiformis List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Ptychosperma elegans List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Pulicaria odora List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Pulmonaria officinalis see Lungwort.
- Puya caerulea List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Puya chilensis List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Pyrus betulaefolia see Birch-Leaved Pear.
- Ranunculus ficaria see Lesser celandine.
- Raphanus raphanistrum see Wild radish.
- Raphanus raphanistrum ssp. landra List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Raphanus raphanistrum ssp. maritimus List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Raphanus sativus see Radish.
- Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus see Chinese radish.
- Raphia hookeri see Raffia palm.
- Reichardia picroides see French Scorzonera.
- Rhamnus dahurica List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Rheum rhabarbarum List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Rheum tataricum List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Rhexia virginica see Meadow beauty.
- Rhodiola rosea see Roseroot.
- Rhododendron arboreum List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Rhopalostylis sapida see Nikau.
- Ribes cereum List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Ribes divaricatum List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Ribes nigrum see Blackcurrant.
- Ribes odoratum List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Rorippa indica List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Rorippa islandica List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Rosa multiflora see Seven Sisters Rose.
- Roystonea elata List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Roystonea oleracea List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Rubus rosaefolius List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Rumex acetosa see Sorrel. Many species of Rumex are edible, but they contain a relatively high proportion of oxalic acid. Raw leaves should be eaten sparingly and leaves should preferably be used after boiling and disposing of the water.
- Salicornia europaea see Glasswort. Glasswort is a leafless plant with jointed stems that are a light green color in the summer and a red color in the fall. There are very small flowers within the segmented portions of the plant. The plant is found in coastal salt marshes and alkaline soils within south Nova Scotia and Eastern and central North America. The stems have a salty flavor and can be harvested to be used in salads, as a puree, or as a pickled condiment.
- Salix babylonica see Weeping Willow.
- Salix daphnoides List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Salix gracilistyla see Rosegold pussy willow.
- Salsola kali see Saltwort.
- Salsola komarovii see Land Seaweed.
- Salsola soda see Opposite leaved saltwort.
- Salvadora persica see Toothbrush tree.
- Sambucus javanica List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Sambucus sieboldiana List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Sanguisorba canadensis List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Sanguisorba minor see Salad Burnet.
- Sanguisorba officinalis see Great Burnet.
- Sassafras albidum see Sassafras.
- Sauropus androgynus see Katuk. A traditional vegetable in some tropical countries that should be consumed in moderate quantities due to the presence of papaverine
- Saxifraga pensylvanica see Eastern Swamp Saxifrage. The Cherokee traditionally ate the leaves raw as greens
- Saxifraga stolonifera see Creeping Rockfoil. Occasionally used fresh or cooked in Japanese cuisine
- Schleichera oleosa List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Scolymus hispanicus see Tagarnina. Edible thistle. Popular in Southern Spanish cuisine
- Scolymus maculatus see Spotted golden thistle.
- Scorzonera hispanica see Scorzonera.
- Scutellaria baicalensis see Baikal Skullcap.
- Sechium edule see Chayote.
- Sedum anacampseros see Love-restorer. All stonecrops (Sedum) are edible, but are generally mediocre food.
- Sedum divergens see Spreading stonecrop. Traditional salad vegetable of the Haida and the Nisga'a people of Northwest British Columbia.
- Sedum reflexum see Jenny's stonecrop. Occasionally used as a salad leaf or herb in Europe.
- Sedum rhodanthum see Rose crown.
- Sedum telephium see Livelong.
- Senna occidentalis see Digutiyara. Traditionally eaten in the Maldives in Mas huni. Leaves are finely chopped.
- Senna siamea see Cassod Tree. Used in Thai cuisine in a curry named Kaeng khilek. Leaves are boiled and strained and the water discarded.
- Sesamum alatum see Sésame de gazelle. Eaten in dry regions of Africa like Chad as a vegetable. Considered as famine food in some areas
- Sesamum indicum see Sesame.
- Sesamum radiatum see Benniseed. Fresh leaves and young shoots are a popular leafy vegetable in Africa
- Sesbania grandiflora see West Indian pea.
- Sesbania sesban see Sesban.
- Sesuvium portulacastrum see Sea Purslane.
- Setaria palmifolia see Palm-grass.
- Sicyos angulatus List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Sida rhombifolia see Arrowleaf sida.
- Sidalcea neomexicana List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Silaum silaus see Pepper saxifrage. Despite the name, it is neither a saxifrage nor peppery in taste
- Silene acaulis see Moss campion.
- Silene vulgaris see Bladder Campion. Collejas; a traditional green in Manchego cuisine, Spain
- Silybum marianum see Blessed milk thistle.
- Sinapis alba see White Mustard.
- Sinapis arvensis see Charlock.
- Sisymbrium altissimum List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Sisymbrium crassifolium List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Sisymbrium irio see London rocket.
- Sisymbrium officinale see Hedge mustard.
- Sium cicutaefolium List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Smyrnium olusatrum see Alexanders.
- Solenostemon rotundifolius see Chinese potato.
- Solidago missouriensis List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Sonchus arvensis see Field sow-thistle.
- Sonchus asper see Spiny-leaved sow thistle.
- Sonchus oleraceus see Sow Thistle. Leaves are eaten as salad greens or cooked like spinach. This is one of the species used in Chinese cuisine as kŭcài (菜; lit. bitter vegetable).
- Sophora japonica see Pagoda-tree.
- Spathiphyllum phryniifolium List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Sphenoclea zeylanica List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Sphenostylis stenocarpa List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Spilanthes acmella see Toothache Plant.
- Spinacia oleracea see Spinach. Spinach contains a certain proportion of oxalic acid. Raw leaves should be eaten sparingly. In dishes that include large quantities, leaves should preferably be used after boiling and disposing of the water.
- Spirodela polyrhiza see Greater Duck-weed.
- Spondias dulcis see Otaheite Apple.
- Spondias mombin see Yellow mombin.
- Spondias purpurea see Jocote.
- Stanleya pinnatifida List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Stellaria media see Common Chickweed.
- Stenochlaena palustris List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Sterculia foetida List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Sterculia tragacantha List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Strychnos spinosa see Natal orange.
- Suaeda maritima see Sea Blite.
- Symphytum officinale List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Symphytum uplandicum List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Synedrella nodiflora List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Syzygium malaccense see Malay apple.
- Syzygium polycephalum List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Talinum paniculatum see Jewels of Opar.
- Talinum portulacifolium List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Talinum triangulare List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Tanacetum vulgare see Tansy.
- Taraxacum albidum List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Taraxacum officinale see Dandelion.
- ‘‘Telfairia occidentalis’‘ see Fluted gourd.
- Telosma cordata List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Tetracarpidium conophorum List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Tetragonia decumbens List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Tetragonia implexicoma List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Tetragonia tetragonioides see New Zealand Spinach.
- Thalia geniculata List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Thespesia populnea see Portia tree.
- Thlaspi arvense see Pennycress.
- Thymus vulgaris see Common Thyme.
- Tiliacora triandra List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Toddalia asiatica List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Toona sinensis see Chinese Mahogany.
- Tordylium apulum List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Trachycarpus fortunei see Windmill Palm.
- Tradescantia virginiana List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Tragopogon dubius see Western salsify.
- Tragopogon porrifolius see Salsify.
- Tragopogon pratensis see Goat's Beard.
- Trianthema portulacastrum List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Trichodesma zeylanicum List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Trifolium hybridum see Alsike Clover. Clover leaves are edible, but should be dipped in salt water before eating or preparation to aid in digestion
- Trifolium pratense see Red Clover.
- Trifolium repens see White Clover.
- Trigonella caerulea see Sweet Trefoil.
- Trigonella corniculata List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Trillium erectum see Wake-robin.
- Trillium grandiflorum see White trillium.
- Trillium sessile List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Trillium undulatum see Painted trillium.
- Tropaeolum majus see Garden Nasturtium.
- Tropaeolum minus see Dwarf Nasturtium.
- Tropaeolum tuberosum see Mashua.
- Tulbaghia alliacea List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Tussilago farfara see Coltsfoot.
- Typha capensis List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Typha elephantina List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Ullucus tuberosus see Ulluco.
- Ulmus pumila see Siberian elm.
- Urena lobata see Rose Mallow.
- Urtica dioica see Stinging Nettle. A good pot herb. Often also used as famine food
- Urtica urens see Annual Nettle.
- Valerianella eriocarpa see Italian Corn Salad.
- Valerianella locusta see Corn Salad.
- Vallaris heynei List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Verbena officinalis see European Verbena.
- Vernonia amygdalina see Bitter leaf.
- Veronica anagallis-aquatica see Water Speedwell.
- Veronica beccabunga see Brooklime.
- Veronicastrum sibiricum List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Viola adunca List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Viola canadensis see Canada Violet.
- Viola odorata see Sweet Violet.
- Viola papilionacea List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Viola pedata see Bird's Foot Violet.
- Viola sororia see Common blue violet.
- Viola x wittrockiana List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Vitex doniana List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Vitis amurensis see Amur grape.
- Vitis californica see California wild grape.
- Vitis coignetiae List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Vitis labrusca see Northern Fox Grape.
- Vitis munsoniana List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Vitis shuttleworthii List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Vitis vinifera see Grape.
- Wasabia japonica see Wasabi. Fresh leaves can be eaten, having the spicy flavor of wasabi roots
- Wisteria floribunda see Japanese wisteria.
- Wolffia arrhiza List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Xanthoceras sorbifolium see Yellowhorn.
- Xanthosoma atrovirens List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Xanthosoma brasiliense List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Xanthosoma sagittifolium List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Xanthosoma violaceum List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Ximenia americana List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Zanthoxylum piperitum List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Zanthoxylum planispinum List of edible plants is an edible plant.
- Zingiber zerumbet see Awapuhi.
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