
Top Twelve

Top Twelve
Plant Families

Amaranthaceae
GRAINS & SEED HEADS
Amaranth, Beetberry (Strawberry Spinach), Huauzontle, Quinoa
GREENS & ROOTS
Beets, Beet Greens, Chard, Chinese Spinach, Epazote, Orach, Quintonil, Spinach

Brassicaceae
FLORETS
Broccoli, Broccolini, Cauliflower, Fioretto, Purple Sprouting Broccoli, Raab, Romanesco
BUDS
Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Napa Cabbage, Kalettes
COLLARDS & KALES
MUSTARDS & ASIAN GREENS
Arugula, Bekana, Bok Choy, Chinese Broccoli, Red Mustard, Chinese Mustard, Yu Choy, Purple Choi, Mizuna, Tatsoi, Watercress
ROOTS & STEMS
Horseradish, Kohlrabi, Maca, Radishes, Rutabaga, Turnips, Wasabi
SEEDS & FLOWERS
Canola, Mustard Seed, Virginia Pepperweed

Poaceae
CORN
Flint Corn, Flour Corn, Popcorn, Sweet Corn
GRAINS
Adley (Job’s Tears), Barley, Millet, Oats, Rice, Rye, Sorghum (Broom Corn), Teff, Wheat
SHOOTS
Bamboo Shoots, Lemon Grass, Sugar Cane

Amaryllidaceae
BULBS
Cipollini Onions, Elephant Garlic, Garlic, Leeks, Onions, Shallots
GREEN ONIONS
Calcots, Chives, Ramps, Scallions
SCAPES, FLOWERS, & BULBILS
Bulbils, Chive Blossoms, Garlic Scapes, Leek Scapes

Cucurbitaceae
CUCUMBERS & OTHER CUCURBITS
Bitter Melon, Cucumber, Horned (Jelly) Melon, Luffa Squash, Sour Gherkins
MELONS
Banana Melon, Canary, Cantaloupe, Charentais, Honeydew, Honey Orange, Kajari Melon, Korean Melon (Chamoe), Long Watermelon, Piel de Sapo, Rich Sweetness, Watermelon, et al.
SUMMER SQUASH
Ball Types, Calabash (Opo Squash), Chayote (Patastilla), Costata, Magda, Moqua, Ridge Gourd (Luffa), Patty Pan, Zucchini, Squash Blossoms, et al.
WINTER SQUASH
Acorn, Black Futsu, Hubbard, Buttercup, Butternut, Delicata, Kabocha, Pumpkin, Spaghetti Squash, Tetsukabuto, et al.

Rosaceae
BERRIES
Aronia Berries, Blackberries et al., Raspberries, Salmonberries, Strawberries, Tayberries
POME FRUIT
Apples, Asian Pears, Loquat, Medlar, Pears, Quince, Rowan Berries
STONE FRUIT
Almonds; Apricots & Apriums; Cherries; Peaches & Nectarines; Plums, Pluots, & Pluerries
FLOWERS: Rosehips & Roses

Apiaceae
HERBS & SHOOTS
Angelica, Anise, Celery, Cham-namul, Chervil, Cicely, Cilantro, Culantro, Dill, Fennel, Lovage, Mitsuba, Parsley
ROOTS
Arracacha, Carrots, Celeriac (Celery Root), Parsley Root, Parsnips
SEEDS
Caraway, Coriander, Cumin

Fabaceae
BEANS, PEAS, & LENTILS
Dried Beans (many), Beach Peas, Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans), Fava Beans, Green Beans, Lentils, Lima Beans, Peanuts, Peas, Pigeon Peas, Romano Beans, Soy Beans (Edamame)
GREENS
Chipilín, Clover, Fava Tops, Pea Tops
TREE PODS & FLOWERS
Black Locust Flowers, Carab Pods, Ice Cream Bean, Mesquite Beans, Tamarind, Wisteria
ROOTS & TUBERS
Jícama, Licorice, Timpsula
SPICES: Fenugreek

Rutaceae
Blood Orange, Buddha's Hand (Fingered Citron), Calamansi, Chinotto, Citron, Curry Leaves, Finger Lime, Grapefruit, Kumquat, Lemon, Lime, Limequat, Mandarin, Orange, Pomelo, Satsuma, Tangelo, Tangerine, Wampee, White Sapote (Cochitzapotl), Yuzu

Asteraceae
CHICORIES & BITTERS
Belgian Endive, Celtuce, Costa Rossa, Dandelion, Frisée, Escarole, Puntarelle, Radicchios, Treviso, Sugarloaf, et al.
FLOWERS & HERBS
Artichoke, Cardoon, Calendula, Chrysanthemum, Longevity Spinach, Okinowan Spinach, Pápalo, Pipicha, Sochan, Spilanthes, Sunflower, Tarragon
LETTUCES
ROOTS
Chicory Root, Salsify, Scorzonera, Sunchokes, Yacón

Lamiaceae
Anise Hyssop, Basil, Catnip, Cuban Oregano (Mexican Mint), Korean Mint, Lavender, Lemon balm, Marjoram, Mint, Nepitella, Oregano, Perilla (Shiso), Rosemary, Sage, Salvia, Thyme

Solanaceae
SOLANACEOUS FRUITS
Cocona, Ground Cherries, Naranjilla (Lulo), Pepino Dulce, Dwarf Tomarillos, Tamarillos
TOMATOES & TOMATILLOS
Cherry Tomatoes, Romas, Slicers, Heirlooms, Tomatillos
EGGPLANT & POTATOES
GREENS & HERBS
Ashwaganda, Hierba Mora, Tobacco, Quistán
PEPPERS
Sweet, Mini, Warm, Spicy, Fire