Welcome to the Edible Plants Database.
This is a Database of everything you need to know about Edible Plants for Gardeners, Foragers, Seed Savers, Plant Breeders, Researchers and anyone else interested in Edible Plants (Wild or Domesticated). ~749 Files/Images uploaded (https://edibleplants.wikioasis.org/wiki/Special:Statistics).
Ideally I'm hoping every crop species has at least the following basic info
Identification
- Correct Taxonomy/Scientific Classification : Common Name/Scientific Names used (+ any relevant Subspecies/Cultivars or Synonyms).
- Diversity Available : Cultivars/Varieties/Subspecies/Species Complex are within a crop species + Cultivar Groups.
- Phylogeny/Cross-Compatibility : Phylogenic Tree + Hybridization barriers (if any).
- ID Info/Botany : All ID traits needed for 100% Identification.
- Photos : Pictures of each plant part (Flower, Fruit, Seed, Leaf, ect), in all relevant seasons/stages.
Uses
- Edibility Info : Everything edible about the crop & how to safely cook/prepare each edible part (+ any poisonous parts).
- Other uses info : Uses besides as food, such as dyes, sponge, material, medicinal, ect. + any other useful info.
- Time/Harvest : When plant Flowers, Ripens Fruit, Seedling sprout, harvest time (+ how to harvest), ect.
- Growing Conditions : Full Sun/Partial Shade, Water need, Hardiness Zone, Annual/Perrenial + Place/Ecosystem it occurs in.
- How to Grow/Life Cycle : How to grow crop from seed to seed (Soil temps, scarification, cold dormancy, ect) + It’s whole life cycle.
Read Ready Pages
These species Pages are complete enough to be read (These at least have correct taxonomic classification, a basic introduction, basic edibility info & at least 1 photo). 55 Pages in total so far
See : Plant Rankings List
Fabaceae (Bean Family) : 16 Species Pages
- Amphicarpaea bracteata (American Hogpeanut)
- Macrotyloma uniflorum (Annual Horsegram)
- Vigna aconitifolia (Moth Bean)
- Vigna mungo (Urad Bean)
- Vigna radiata (Mungbean)
- Vigna angularis (Adzuki Bean)
- Vigna umbellata (Rice Bean)
- Vigna unguiculata (Cowpea)
- Phaseolus vulgaris (Common Bean)
- Phaseolus coccineus (Runner Bean)
- Phaseolus acutifolius (Tepary Bean)
- Phaseolus lunatus (Lima Bean)
- Strophostyles helvola (Fuzzybean)
- Strophostyles leiosperma (Small Fuzzybean)
- Strophostyles umbellata (Perennial Fuzzybean)
- Vicia lens (Lentil)
Solanaceae (Nightshade Family) : 14 Species Pages
- Solanum muricatum (Pepino Melon)
- Solanum canense (Tzimbalo/Wild Pepino Melon)
- Solanum lycopersicum (Garden Tomato)
- Solanum tuberosum (Cultivated Potato)
- Solanum americanum (American Black Nightshade)
- Solanum dulcamara (Bittersweet Nightshade)
- Solanum quitoense (Lulo/Naranjilla)
- Solanum pseudolulo (False Lulo)
- Solanum sisymbriifolium (Litchi Tomato)
- Physalis longifolia (Longleaf Groundcherry)
- Physalis virginiana (Virginia Groundcherry)
- Physalis peruviana (Goldenberry/Peruvian Groundcherry)
- Physalis ixocarpa (Tomatillo)
- Physalis angulata (Cutleaf Groundcherry)
Cucurbitaceae (Gourd Family) : 9 Species Pages
- Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin/Zucchini)
- Cucurbita moschata (Butternut Squash)
- Cucurbita maxima (Kabocha/Maxima Squash)
- Cucurbita ficifolia (Figleaf Squash)
- Cucurbita argyrosperma (Cushaw Squash)
- Cucumis melo (Muskmelon)
- Cucumis sativus (Cucumber)
- Cucumis metuliferus (Kiwano)
- Sicyos angulatus (Wild American Bur Chayote)
Apiaceae (Carrot Family) : 5 Species Pages
- Cryptotaenia canadensis (American Mitsuba)
- Osmorhiza longistylis (American Sweet Cicely/Aniseroot)
- Osmorhiza claytonii (Hairy American Sweet Cicely)
- Aegopodium podagraria (Goutweed)
- Trachyspermum ammi (Ajman)
Malvaceae (Mallow Family) : 3 Species Pages
- Alcea rosea (Common Hollyhock)
- Hibiscus syriacus (Rose of Sharon)
- Hibiscus moscheutos (Rosemallow)
Rosaceae (Rose Family) : 2 Species Pages
- Rubus occidentalis (Black Raspberry)
- Rubus phoenicolasius (Wineberry)
Cornaceae (Dogwood Family) : 2 Species Pages
- Cornus kousa (Kousa Dogwood)
- Cornus florida (American Dogwood)
Other Plant Families : 5 Species Pages
- Morus alba (Asian Mulberry)
- Laportea canadensis (Woodnettle)
- Podophyllum peltatum (Mayapple)
- Liriodendron tulipifera (American Tulip Tree)
- Sassafras albidum (American Sassafrass)
Genus Pages with ID Sheets
8 Pages made (None fully complete with photos)
- Podophyllum (Mayapple) Genus
- Vigna (Cowpea/Mungbean) Genus
- Phaseolus (Bean) Genus
- Strophostyles (Fuzzybean) Genus
- Macrotyloma (Horsegram) Genus
- Cucurbita (Squash/Pumpkin) Genus
- Cucumis (Cucumber/Melon) Genus
- Physalis (Tomatillo/Groundcherry) Genus
Plant Families
Gymnosperms
Pinales Order
- Pinaceae (Pine Family)
- Araucariaceae (Araucaria Family)
- Taxaceae (Yew Family)
- Cupressaceae (Cypress Family)
Gnetales Order
- Gnetaceae (Gnetum Family)
Ginkgoales Order
- Ginkgoaceae (Ginkgo Family)
Monocots (Angiosperms)
Poales Order
- Poaceae (Grass Family)
- Cyperaceae (Nutsedge Family)
- Typhaceae (Cattail Family)
- Bromeliaceae (Pineapple Family)
Commelinaceae Order
- Commelinaceae (Spiderwort Family)
Zingiberales Order
- Zingiberaceae (Ginger Family)
- Musaceae (Banana Family)
- Cannaceae (Canna Family)
Arecales Order
- Arecaceae (Palm Family)
Asparagales Order
- Asparagaceae (Asparagus Family)
- Amaryllidaceae (Onion Family)
- Asphodelaceae (Aloe/Daylily Family)
Liliales Order
- Liliaceae (Lily Family)
- Smilacaceae (Greenbrier Family)
Dioscoreales Order
- Dioscoreaceae (Yam Family)
Alismatales Order
- Juncaginaceae (Arrowgrass Family)
Acorales Order
- Acoraceae (Sweet Flag Family)
Magnoliids (Angiosperms)
Magnoliales Order
- Magnoliaceae (Magnolia Family)
- Annonaceae (Cherimoya/Pawpaw Family)
- Myristicaceae (Nutmeg Family)
Laurales Order
- Lauraceae (Laurel Family)
Piperales Order
- Piperaceae (Peppercorn Family)
- Saururaceae (Fish Plant Family)
Eudicots (Angiosperms)
Brassicales Order
- Brassicaceae (Mustard Family)
- Cleomaceae (Cleome Family)
- Bataceae (Saltwort Family)
- Moringaceae (Moringa Family)
- Caricaceae (Papaya Family)
- Tropaeolaceae (Nasturtium Family)
Apiales Order
- Apiaceae (Carrot Family)
- Araliaceae (Ginseng Family)
Lamiales Order
- Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
- Pedaliaceae (Sesame Family)
- Oleaceae (Olive Family)
- Plantaginaceae (Plantain/Speedwell Family)
Caryophyllales Order
- Caryophyllaceae (Chickweed Family)
- Amaranthaceae (Amaranth Family)
- Polygonaceae (Sorrel/Buckwheat Family)
- Aizoaceae (New Zealand Spinach Family)
- Basellaceae (Malabar Spinach Family)
- Montiaceae (Claytonia/Candy-Flower Family)
- Phytolaccaceae (Pokeweed Family)
- Cactaceae (Cactus Family)
- Portulcaceae (Purslane Family)
Rosales Order
- Rosaceae (Rose Family)
- Ulmaceae (Elm Family)
- Urticaceae (Stinging Nettle Family)
- Moraceae (Mulberry Family)
- Cannabaceae (Hemp Family)
- Elaeagnaceae (Silverberry Family)
- Rhamnaceae (Buckthorn Family)
Malvales Order
Asterales Order
- Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)
- Campanulaceae (Bellflower Family)
Cucurbitales Order
- Cucurbitaceae (Gourd Family)
Solanales Order
- Solanaceae (Nightshade Family)
- Convolulaceae (Morning Glory Family)
Fabales Order
- Fabaceae (Bean Family)
Proteales Order
- Nelumbonaceae (Lotus Family)
- Platanaceae (Sycamore Family)
Ranunculales Order
- Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
- Berberidaceae (Barberry Family)
- Lardizabalaeae (Akebia Family)
- Papaveraceae (Poppy Family)
Austrobaileyales Order
- Schisandraceae (Star Anise Family)
Fagales Order
- Fagaceae (Beech/Oak Family)
- Betulaceae (Birch Family)
- Myricaceae (Bayberry Family)
- Juglandaceae (Walnut Family)
Myrtales Order
- Myrtaceae (Myrtle/Guava/Clove Family)
- Lythraceae (Loosestrife/Pomegranate Family)
- Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family)
Vitales Order
- Vitaceae (Grape Family)
Sapindales Order
- Sapindaceae (Soapberry/Maple Family)
- Anacardiaceae (Sumac/Cashew Family)
- Meliaceae (Mahogany Toona Family)
Ericales Order
- Ericaceae (Blueberry/Heath Family)
- Actinidiaceae (Kiwi Family)
- Primulaceae (Primrose Family)
- Ebenaceae (Ebony/Persimmon Family)
- Lecythidaceae (Brazil Nut Family)
- Sapotaceae (Sapote Family)
- Theaceae (Camellia/Tea Family)
Crossosomatales Order
- Staphyleaceae (Bladdernut Family)
Saxifragales Order
- Grossulariaceae (Gooseberry Family)
- Saxifragaceae (Saxifrage Family)
Malpighiales Order
- Passifloraceae (Passionflower Family)
- Linaceae (Flax Seed Family)
- Phyllanthaceae (Katuk/Indian Gooseberry Family)
- Euphorbiaceae (Spurge/Yuca Family)
- Salicaceae (Willow Family)
- Violaceae (Viola Family)
Oxalidales Order
- Oxalidaceae (Wood Sorrel/Oca Family)
Dipsacales Order
- Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle Family)
- Adoxaceae (Viburnum Family)
Cornales Order
Gentianales Order
- Apocynaceae (Dogbane/Milkweed Family)
- Rubiaceae (Coffee/Madder Family)
Boraginales Order
- Boraginaceae (Borage/Comfrey Family)
Phylogenic Tree of all Plant Families
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Legumes, Seeds, Grains & Nuts
Best Edible Seeds/Grains
- Sesamum (Sesame Seed)
- Chenopodium quinoa (Quinoa)
- Amaranthus (Grain Amaranth)
- Camelina sativa (Camelina Seed Oil)
- Brassica oleracea (Broccoli Seeds)
- Brassica napus (Canola Seeds)
Best Edible Nuts/Seeds
- Castanea (Chestnut)
- Corylus (Hazelnut)
- Cucurbita (Pumpkin Seed)
- Zea mays (Cornnuts & Popcorn)
Best Edible Legumes/Beans
- Lens culinaris (Lentils)
- Pisum sativum (Garden Pea)
- Phaseolus vulgaris (Common Bean)
Fresh Eating Fruits
Best Sweet Fruits & Berries (Soft/Edible Skin)
- Diospyros virginiana (American Persimmon)
- Diospyros kaki (Asian Persimmon)
Best Sweet Fruits & Berries (Hard/Unedible Skin)
- Asimina triloba (Pawpaw)
- Citrullus lanatus (Watermelon)
- Cucumis melo (Muskmelon)
- Podophyllum peltatum (American Mayapple)
Greens & Veggies
Best Raw Greens
- Osmorhiza longistylis (Aniseroot)
- Stellaria media (Chickweed)
- Brassica oleracea (Leafy/Greens)
Best Cooked Greens
- Chenopodium album (Lambsquaters)
- Brassica juncea (Mustard Greens)
Best Immature Vegetable Fruits
- Cucurbita (Summer Squash)
- Capsicum annuum (Bell Peppers)
- Cucumis melo (Dosakai Melon)
- Zea mays (Sweet Corn)
Best Edible Vegetable Flowers
- Cucurbita (Squash Blossums)
- Robinia pseudoacacia (Black Locust)
Root Crops
Best Root/Tuber Crops
- Solanum tuberosum (Potato)
- Ipomoea batatas (Sweet Potato)
Not Needed Pages
- Non-core Phaseolodae
- Core Phaseolodae
- Solanum Species List
- Subgenus Solanum
- Subgenus Leptostemonum
- Subgenus Bassovia
- Bassovia
- Section Pachyphylla
- Section Lycopersicon
- Section Petota
- Section Basarthrum
- Section Solanum
- Section Dulcamara
- Section Sisymbriifolium
- Section Lasiocarpa
- Section Melongena
- Solanum (Section)
- Solanum muricantum
- Dulcamara
- Cucurbita angyrosperma
- Non-core Superrosids
- Muncinae
- Sycyosinae
- Urticoids
- Rhamnoids
- Stellarinae
- FTPP (Clade)
- Carnivorous (Clade)
- Strophostyles helvula
- Northern Hemisphere Clade
- Southern Hemisphere Clade
- Core Ericales
- Non-core Ericales
- Core Saxifragales
- Non-core Saxifragales
- Limnathaceae
- Hibisicus
- Myriacaceae
- Sassafrass
- Sassafrass albidum
- Smilacaeae
- Solanum muricantum
- Core Lamiales
- LMPO Clade
- LAVB Clade
- Basal Lamiales
- Solanum (Section)
- Sativa
- Leptoderriinae
- Millettiinae
- Kunstlereae
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