Capsicum annuum Sweet pepper About The sweet pepper, also referred to as bell pepper or just pepper, is part of a specific group of cultivars that…
Cucumis sativus Cucumber About The cucumber ( Cucumis sativus ) is a popular, extensively cultivated plant that belongs to the gourd family of…
Solanum lycopersicum Tomato About The tomato plant ( Solanum lycopersicum) belongs to the nightshade family of Solanaceae . The tomato is the edible…
Citrus About Citrus is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the rue family, Rutaceae. This includes any small tree or spiny shrub, including the…
Actinidia chinensis Kiwi About Kiwifruit, kiwi or Chinese gooseberry are all names that refer to the edible berries of various species of woody vines…
Lactuca sativa Lettuce About Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) belongs to the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is a hardy annual that is easy to cultivate and most…
Daucus carota subsp. sativus Carrot About The carrot ( Daucus carota subsp. sativus ) is a root vegetable and comes in a variety of colours, ranging…
Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum Leek About The vegetable leek is a cultivar of Allium ampeloprasum , the broadleaf wild leek. In the past, many…
Brassica oleracea Cauliflower About The cauliflower, along with several other vegetables, belongs to the species Brassica oleracea of the genus…
Cucurbita pepo. Courgette About Courgette or Zucchini (also called marrow or summer squash) is actually an unripe fruit (that can be yellow, dark…
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