Plant Families (Vegetables and Grains)
Apiaceae (Carrot Family) which includes carrot, parsley, coriander, parsnip, celery,
fennel, dill, and anise.
Asteraceae (Sunflower Family) is flowering family which includes sunflowers and herbs
Brassicaceae (Mustard
Family) includes broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, Chinese cabbage, collard, kale, kohlrabe, mustard, radish, rutabaga,
and turnip.
Chenopodiaceae (Goosefoot Family) includes Beets, Swiss chard, lamb's quarters, quinoa and spinach.
Cucurbitaceae (Gourd
Family) includes cantaloupes, cucumbers, pumpkin, squash, watermelon, honey dews, and luffa.
Fabacae (Pea or Pulse Family) includes
peas, beans, peanuts, licorce, soybeans, alfafla, carob, and chickpeas.
Liliaceae (Lily Family) includes asparagus, chive, garlic,
leek, onions, and shallots.
Poaceae (Grass Family) includes barley, corn, oats, rice, rye, sorghum, wheat, and millet.
Solanaceae (Nightshade
Family) includes eggplant, pepper, potato, and tomato.