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ARGAN

Agriculture, Crops


Argan is a tree that is endemic to the semi-desert Sous valley of southwestern
Morocco. The nuts are cold pressed to produce argan oil, which is used to treat
hair and skin.

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PATCHOULI

Crops


Patchouli is a bushy perennial herb with small, pale pink-white flowers. It
grows in the tropics and is mainly used to make perfumes and incense.

Patchouli Read More »




PINTO PEANUT

Crops


Pinto peanut is a wild relative of the groundnut. It is used as a forage plant
or as a cover crop.

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MAKIANG

Crops, Fruits


Makiang is a medium sized tree which produces abundant edible fruits with a sour
astringent taste.

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CHRYSANTHEMUM

Crops


Several species of Chrysanthemum are grown as ornamentals or to be used as cut
flower.

The genus Chrysanthemum includes over 30 different species.

Chrysanthemum Read More »




ASIAN PIGEONWINGS

Crops


Asian pigeonwings is a legume with edible flowers. Flowers can be eaten raw or
are dipped in batter and fried. Flowers can also be used as food colouring to
colour glutinous rice. In India the plant is a holy flower, used in rituals.

Asian pigeonwings Read More »




CARAWAY

Crops, Spices, Vegetables


Caraway is a plant in the carrot family, which is cultivated for its small
fruits. The dry fruits, which look like seeds, are used as a spice. The roots of
the plant can be used as a root vegetable and the leaves can be used as a herb,
similar to parsley.

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CUSTARD APPLE

Crops, Fruits


The name custard apple is sometimes used for sugar apple (sweetsop) which
actually is a different but related fruit species. Because of its shape the
custard apple is also called Ox heart or Bull’s heart.

The fruits are usually eaten fresh as a snack or dessert. Open the fruit and
spoon out the white flesh which is soft, juicy and has a sweet taste.

Custard apple Read More »




KING OYSTER MUSHROOM

Crops, Mushrooms


The king oyster mushroom is an edible mushroom native to Mediterranean region.
It is cultivated commercially, for example in Italy, Japan, Australia, China,
South Korea, and USA.

King oyster mushroom Read More »




BANANA

Crops, Fruits, Vegetables


Bananas are the world's best-selling fruits, followed by apples and oranges.
They originate from tropical South-East Asia but are now found in almost all
tropical regions of the world.

The genus Musa includes several species and cultivars of bananas. Some are used
as fruits, some as vegetables.

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OKINAWAN SPINACH

Crops, Herbs, Vegetables


Okinawan spinach is native to China, Thailand and Myanmar. It is cultivated as a
vegetable or as a medicinal herb.

Okinawan spinach Read More »




MAIZE

Cereals, Crops, Vegetables


Maize (or Corn) is the number one cereal in the world. It is important as a
staple crop in Africa and South America and it is also important worldwide as a
fodder crop.

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KUMQUAT

Crops, Fruits


Kumquat is a small fruit-bearing Citrus tree. The fruits look a bit like oranges
but are much smaller.

Kumquat fruit are usually consumed whole with the peel, or are used in fruit
salads.

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DOG ROSE

Crops, Fruits


Fruits of the dog rose (rose hips) are used to make jam, syrup and tea. They are
rich in vitamin C.

The term Rose hip (or rose haw) is used for fruits of rose plants.

Dog rose Read More »




SCOTS PINE

Crops


Scots pine is an important timber tree. It produces wood which is used for pulp
and timber products.

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NORWAY SPRUCE

Crops


The Norway spruce is a timber tree, mainly planted for its wood. This tree
species is often used as Christmas tree.

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VETIVER

Crops


Vetiver is a type of grass with roots that grow several meters deep into the
soil. It is therefore used in erosion control.

Vetiver Read More »




ALCOHOLIC DRINKS

Crop categories


The categorie “alcoholic drinks” includes crops that are used to produce beer,
wine and other alcoholic beverages. Examples of crops used to produce alcoholic
drinks are grapes, barley and sugarcane. For crops that are used to produce
commercial alcohol (ethanol) see category ‘alcohol production‘. Examples of
crops for alcohol drinks

Alcoholic drinks Read More »




THE WORLD CROPS DATABASE

Messages


A collection of cereals, fruits, vegetables and other crops from all over the
world.

The World Crops Database Read More »




DAIKON

Crops, Vegetables


Daikon is a large white type of radish, which originates from East and Southeast
Asia. As a root vegetable it is used in Chinese, Japanese and Thai recipes. In
North America it is grown as a fallow crop and the leaves can be used as animal
fodder.

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JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE

Crops, Vegetables


Jerusalem artichoke is related to the sunflower. It originates from eastern
North America and is grown in temperate climates for its tubers which are used
as a root vegetable.

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SWEET BRIAR

Crops, Fruits


Rose hips of sweet briar can be used to make marmalade.

The term ‘rose hip’ is used for fruits of rose plants.

Sweet briar Read More »




CABBAGE-TREE

Crops, Vegetables


Cabbage tree is a tree in the Moringa genus. Its leaves are edible and seeds can
be used to purify water. Cabbage tree is native to Kenya and Ethiopia.

Cabbage-tree Read More »




CHILI PEPPER CAPSICUM CHINENSE

Crops, Herbs, Spices, Vegetables


Capsicum chinense is species of chili pepper with several different varieties,
including Habanero and Madame Jeanette.

Chili pepper Capsicum chinense Read More »




YELLOW LUPIN

Crops


Yellow lupin is often found growing as a wild plant in Mediterranean region. It
is sometimes grown as a green manure. In the past, seeds were a common food in
some Mediterranean countries, but nowadays they are just used as a pickled snack
food.

Yellow lupin Read More »




UGLI

Crops, Fruits


Ugli is a fruit created by hybridizing a grapefruit, orange and tangerine. It
originates from Jamaica.

As the name suggests, it is not a very beautiful fruit. It has a rough,
wrinkled, greenish-yellow surface.

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CRIMSON CLOVER

Crops


Crimson clover is a type of clover which can be grown as a forage crop for
cattle. It is native to Europe. Crimson clover is sometimes grown on roadsides
for erosion control. Names Scientific   Trifolium incarnatumEnglish   Crimson
clover   Italian cloverDutch   InkarnaatklaverSpanish   Trébol
encarnado   Trébol escarlata   Trébol italianoFrench   Trèfle du
Roussillon   Trèfle farouche   Trèfle
incarnatGerman   Blutklee   Inkarnat-Klee   Italienischer Klee   Rosenklee
Taxonomy Genus   TrifoliumFamily   FabaceaeOrder   Fabales Basic information and
facts Origin: Europe Distribution: Europe,

Crimson clover Read More »




WHITE CLOVER

Crops


White clover can be grown as a companion crop among lawn grasses. It tolerates
close mowing and is considered to be a beneficial component of lawn care because
it can fix nitrogen and competes with lawn weeds. White clover is also a good
forage crop for livestock.

White clover Read More »




RED CLOVER

Crops


Red clover is a legume that is often grown as a fodder crop or as a green
manure. It is also used to make a sweet-tasting herbal tea.

Red clover Read More »




ANA TREE

Crops


Ana tree is a thorny tree that is used in Africa for nitrogen fixation and
erosion control. The wood is used to make canoes, mortars and pestles. The pods
are used as a fodder for livestock.

Ana tree Read More »




LION’S MANE MUSHROOM

Crops, Mushrooms


Lion’s mane mushroom is an edible mushroom, often used in Chinese vegetarian
cuisine. It is cultivated commercially on wood or sawdust. It is sold fresh or
dried.

Lion’s mane mushroom Read More »




POPLAR MUSHROOM

Crops, Mushrooms


Poplar mushroom is an edible mushroom species. It is cultivated commercially in
Japan, Korea, Australia, China and the USA.

Poplar Mushroom Read More »




JELLY EAR

Crops, Mushrooms


Jelly ear (also Judas's ear or Jew's ear) is an edible mushroom, often used in
Chinese and Japanese dishes.

Jelly Ear Read More »




INDIAN OYSTER

Crops, Mushrooms


The Indian oyster is an edible mushroom species. It belongs to the genus
Pleurotus, and is the most cultivated oyster mushroom species in Europe and
North America.

Indian oyster Read More »




GOLDEN OYSTER MUSHROOM

Crops, Mushrooms


The golden oyster mushroom is an edible mushroom, which can be cultivated
commercially on a medium of grain, straw or sawdust.

Golden oyster mushroom Read More »




PADDY STRAW MUSHROOM

Crops, Mushrooms


Paddy straw mushroom is an edible mushroom which is very popular in Asian
cuisines. It is cultivated commercially throughout East and Southeast Asia.

Paddy straw mushroom Read More »




CHILI PEPPER CAPSICUM FRUTESCENS

Crops, Herbs, Spices, Vegetables


Capsicum frutescens is a species that includes several varieties of chili
peppers: Piri piri, Malaguete pepper, Tabasco pepper, and Thai pepper.

Chili pepper Capsicum frutescens Read More »




LUPINE

Crops


There are many species in the genus Lupinus. Several species are used as fodder
or for soil improvement. Some species have edible seeds that are used as food.

Lupine Read More »




AGRICULTURAL RAINBOW

Art


The rainbow has 7 colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet.
With cherries, oranges, lemons, lettuce, blueberries, grapes and sugar apple we
can make an agricultural rainbow.

Agricultural Rainbow Read More »




BITTER BEAN

Crops, Vegetables


The Bitter bean or stink bean is tree of which the beans are used in Indonesian
dishes. The big, flat beans are inside long, often twisted pods.

Stink beans are also used in several other South East Asian countries (Malaysia,
Singapore, Laos, southern Thailand, Burma) and in north-eastern India. They have
a strong smell and give a special aroma to the food in which they are used.

Bitter bean Read More »




GINSENG

Crops, Herbs


Plants in the genus Panax are known as Ginseng.

Ginseng Read More »




GAUB TREE

Crops


Gaub tree is a tree species in the ebony family, which originates from India,
Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and South East Asia. A sticky substance discharged from
the tree is used for sealing boats. Unripe fruits contain tannins and can be
used for curing nets and leather. Leaves and fruits can be used to dye cloth
black.

Gaub tree Read More »




MANGO

Crops, Fruits


Mango is often known as the “apple of the tropics”. It is one of the most
popular tropical fruits in the world (together with pineapple, banana, papaya
and avocado). Mango fruits are usually eaten ripe, when they are soft and sweet.
But some people prefer them unripe, when they are harder with a more sour taste.
Mango is also used to produce juice, jam or jelly. Unripe fruits can be used to
prepare pickles or chutney.

Mango Read More »




CHIA

Crops


Chia originates from central and southern Mexico and Guatemala. It is grown for
its seeds, which are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. In the past it was probably
used as a staple food in the region where it was cultivated.

Chia Read More »




AGRICULTURAL CROP

Glossary


Agricultural crops are plants that are grown or deliberately managed by man for
certain purposes.

Agricultural Crop Read More »




PHYSALACRIACEAE

Families



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TREMELLACEAE

Families



Tremellaceae Read More »




TREMELLALES

Orders



Tremellales Read More »




FOXTAIL MILLET

Cereals, Crops


Foxtail millet is the second most widely planted species of the smaller cereals
that are known as ‘millets‘. It is an old crop which was already used in China
over 7000 years ago.

Foxtail millet Read More »




RICE

Cereals, Crops


Rice is a tropical cereal, but it also grows in some temperate regions with a
warmer climate.

It is the second most important cereal in the world after maize. In the tropics
it’s the primary cereal for human consumption. Rice is the main staple food for
half the world’s population.

Rice Read More »


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