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Pyropia yezoensis is a marine red alga cultivated widely in East Asia, especially Japan and Korea, for the dried seaweed product known as nori. It grows in coastal intertidal and subtidal waters and is farmed by seeding spores onto nets, which are then tended in sheltered bays and harvested during c...
Saccharina japonica, formerly classified as Laminaria japonica, is a brown kelp cultivated extensively in the northwest Pacific for the edible sea vegetable kombu. It grows in cold coastal waters and is farmed on ropes or nets, then harvested and dried into dark fronds or strips. Kombu is a core ing...
Rubus idaeus, commonly called the red raspberry or European raspberry, is a perennial shrub in the rose family native to Europe and temperate parts of Asia. It produces biennial woody canes from a long-lived root system, with most cultivars bearing aggregate fruits made of many small drupelets. The...
The garden strawberry, Fragaria x ananassa, is a cultivated hybrid in the rose family that arose in Europe from crosses between the North American Fragaria virginiana and the Chilean Fragaria chiloensis. Its familiar red edible portion is an enlarged receptacle rather than a botanical berry, while t...
Highbush blueberry, Vaccinium corymbosum, is a deciduous shrub in the heath family native to eastern North America. It produces clusters of blue to blue-black fruits and is a principal source of commercially cultivated blueberries, with varieties selected for climate, ripening season, fruit quality,...
Rubus fruticosus agg. is a collective botanical name applied to a complex group of closely related European blackberry plants in the rose family. These perennial brambles typically produce arching or trailing canes, compound leaves, and aggregate fruits composed of many small drupelets that turn dar...
Saccharina latissima is a brown kelp with a long, ribbon-like blade that grows in cold coastal waters of the North Atlantic and adjacent Arctic regions. It attaches to rocky substrates in shallow subtidal zones and is commercially cultivated on submerged longlines in parts of Europe and North Americ...
Hericium erinaceus, commonly called lion’s mane mushroom, is a unique cultivated fungal species. It's notable for potential neurological benefits, specifically research indicating it can stimulate nerve growth factor production in the body. This mushroom has gained interest from individuals seeking...
Lentinula edodes, commonly called shiitake, is a wood-decaying fungus prized for its flavor and nutritional value. Originating in East Asia, it’s one of the world's most cultivated mushrooms. The mushroom offers potential medicinal benefits and is frequently used in Asian cuisine. It’s suitable for...
Kaki persimmon, Diospyros kaki, is a deciduous fruit tree in the ebony family, Ebenaceae, native to China and cultivated widely across East Asia and other temperate or subtropical regions. Its orange to reddish fruit is botanically a berry and varies greatly by cultivar in size, shape, sweetness, an...
Caulerpa lentillifera, widely known as sea grapes, is a species of green algae common in the coastal waters of the Indo-Pacific. It consists of upright branches covered in small, spherical vesicles that resemble green grapes. It is extensively cultivated in the Philippines and Japan as a fresh seafo...
Morus nigra, native to southwestern Asia, has been cultivated for its large, richly flavored dark berries for at least 2,000 years and was the mulberry species prized for fruit rather than silkworm production in ancient Persia.
Wakame, scientifically known as Undaria pinnatifida, is a species of edible brown seaweed native to the cold temperate coastal waters of Japan, Korea, and China. It is widely cultivated on submerged ropes and nets for culinary use, particularly in traditional Asian dishes such as miso soup and salad...
Triple Crown is a thornless blackberry cultivar released by the United States Department of Agriculture in 1996. It has a semi-erect growth habit and produces large, sweet fruit that ripens over an extended period, typically later than many other blackberry cultivars. Its lack of thorns, fruit quali...
The Saskatoon berry is the fruit of Amelanchier alnifolia, a deciduous shrub native to western and north-central North America. Its small purple fruits resemble blueberries in appearance but are botanically pomes related to apples and pears. The berries have long been used by Indigenous peoples, inc...
Gracilariopsis lemaneiformis is a species of red seaweed that occurs naturally in cold coastal waters and is extensively farmed, particularly in China. It is commercially cultivated as a primary source of agar, a gelatinous substance widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, and microbiological indus...
Natchez is a thornless, erect-growing blackberry cultivar released by the University of Arkansas breeding program in 2007. It produces large, elongated berries that ripen early in the blackberry season and are intended primarily for fresh consumption. The cultivar is suited to growers seeking thornl...
Native to Mexico, this pitayo cactus is widely cultivated in Jalisco for its economically important, sweet, and commercially harvested spiny fruits called pitayas.
Shiitake mushrooms are a cultivated fungus belonging to the *Lentinula* species. Originating in East Asia, they are notable for their rich umami flavor and traditional medicinal uses. These mushrooms are frequently incorporated into Asian cuisine and are particularly popular with those seeking a nut...
Haskap is an edible blue fruit produced by Lonicera caerulea, a cold-hardy honeysuckle native to northern regions of Eurasia and North America; var. kamtschatica is associated with populations from northeastern Asia. The elongated berries have a tart-sweet flavor and are used fresh or in preserves,...
The King Oyster mushroom, scientifically known as *Pleurotus ostreatus*, is a large edible mushroom notable for its substantial, meaty stem resembling an oyster shell. It’s cultivated globally and particularly popular in Asian cuisine due to its rich umami flavor and dense texture. This mushroom is...
Pleurotus ostreatus, commonly known as the oyster mushroom, is a widely cultivated species of edible fungus found naturally across temperate and subtropical forests worldwide. Characterized by its oyster-shaped cap and decurrent gills, the fungus naturally decomposes dead hardwood trees. It was firs...
Honeyberry, or Lonicera caerulea, is a deciduous, cold-hardy shrub in the honeysuckle family, Caprifoliaceae, native to northern regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. It produces elongated blue berries that are edible and often ripen earlier than many temperate fruits. Cultivated forms, includ...
Nopalea cochenillifera, or the cochineal nopal, is a Mexican cactus historically cultivated as the host plant for the cochineal insect, which produces a valuable natural red dye.
Chester Thornless is a thornless blackberry cultivar released by the United States Department of Agriculture in 1985. It has a semi-erect growth habit, produces fruit relatively late in the blackberry season, and is known for high yields and greater winter hardiness than many trailing types. Its tho...
The red currant, Ribes rubrum, is a deciduous shrub in the gooseberry family, Grossulariaceae, native to parts of western Europe. It produces clusters of translucent red berries with a distinctly tart flavor, commonly used in jellies, preserves, sauces, desserts, and beverages. The plant is cultivat...
Cordyceps militaris is a species of entomopathogenic fungus that parasitizes the larvae and pupae of butterflies and moths. Unlike the closely related and highly sought-after Ophiocordyceps sinensis, this species can be easily cultivated on various grains or insect hosts in controlled environments....
The gooseberry, Ribes uva-crispa, is a deciduous fruiting shrub in the Grossulariaceae family, native to parts of Europe and western Asia. Its usually prickly branches bear translucent berries that may be green, yellow, red, or purple and range from sharply tart to sweet when ripe. Gooseberries have...
Pioppino, scientifically known as Cyclocybe aegerita, is an edible mushroom first cultivated in Italy during the late 19th century. In the wild, this species naturally grows on the wood of poplar trees, particularly black poplars. It is characterized by a brownish cap and a pale stem, offering a nut...
Vaccinium virgatum, commonly called rabbiteye blueberry, is a deciduous shrub in the heath family, Ericaceae, native to the southeastern United States. Its common name refers to the pinkish appearance of the fruit before it ripens to blue. The species is adapted to long, warm growing seasons and is...
