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Pyropia yezoensis is a marine red alga widely cultivated in East Asia, especially Japan and Korea, for edible dried seaweed. It is associated with nori production in Japan and gim in Korea. Its thin blades grow in coastal waters, including intertidal habitats, and commercial farming uses spores seed...

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...

The purple sea urchin, Strongylocentrotus purpuratus, is a marine echinoderm native to the eastern Pacific, with a range extending from Alaska to Baja California. It lives on rocky shores and in subtidal habitats, including kelp forests, and is recognized by its purple spines. Researchers use it as...

The red sea urchin, historically called Strongylocentrotus franciscanus and now generally placed in Mesocentrotus, inhabits eastern Pacific coastal waters from Alaska to Baja California. It is a marine echinoderm with a rigid internal skeleton called a test, covered by movable spines. Recognized as...

Found in the Mediterranean Sea and eastern Atlantic Ocean, Paracentrotus lividus is a regular sea urchin described by Lamarck in 1816. Its rounded body is enclosed by a hard skeletal shell, called a test, and covered with movable spines. Dark purple and brown are familiar colors, although individual...

Citrullus lanatus is a sprawling annual vine native to sub-Saharan Africa, producing large fruits with high water content that have been cultivated for food and water in arid regions for thousands of years.

Vanilla planifolia is a tropical climbing orchid native to Mexico and the primary commercial source of natural vanilla flavoring. Its stems climb with the help of aerial roots, while its long fruits are commonly called vanilla beans. Fresh pods do not have the familiar aroma of prepared vanilla: a l...

Vitis vinifera supplies most grapes grown for wine, fresh eating and raisins. This deciduous climbing vine is native to a region spanning the Mediterranean and Central Europe into southwestern Asia. Tendrils attach its shoots to supports, while its woody framework persists after the leaves fall. Its...

Native to the northeastern Pacific from Alaska to Baja California, the red sea urchin inhabits rocky seafloors and kelp forests. Mesocentrotus franciscanus grazes on large algae and has a rounded hard shell, called a test, covered in spines. It is a particularly large sea urchin, with the test capab...

Iceland moss, Cetraria islandica, is a ground-growing lichen with erect or spreading, leafy lobes that branch into an upright growth form. It occurs in arctic, subarctic and alpine environments. The common name can be misleading because it is not a moss; its structure belongs to a lichen, in which a...

Phaseolus vulgaris encompasses both bush and climbing pole-bean forms domesticated in Mesoamerica and the Andes, making it the most economically important bean species globally for fresh and dried seed consumption.

Common hop, Humulus lupulus, is a perennial climber native to Europe and western Asia as well as North America. Its above-ground stems die back in winter, then regrow from the persistent rhizome in spring. Although often called a vine, it climbs by twining its stems around supports rather than attac...

Thin, translucent blades distinguish Pyropia tenera, an edible red alga in the Bangiaceae family formerly known as Porphyra tenera. Its leaflike body can appear purple, dark red or greenish, despite its classification among red algae. It occurs in shallow intertidal habitats of the northwestern Paci...

Paracentrotus lividus, commonly known as the rock urchin or purple sea urchin, is a species of echinoderm found in the Mediterranean Sea and the eastern Atlantic Ocean. It primarily inhabits rocky shores and seagrass meadows, where it plays a crucial ecological role by grazing on algae. The species...

Cucurbita pepo encompasses a wide range of familiar crops, including pumpkins and marrows, zucchini and acorn squash, crookneck and scallop squash, and ornamental gourds. An annual species with both trailing and bush forms, it is among the oldest cultivated crops in the Americas. Its domestication h...

Evechinus chloroticus, commonly called kina, is a sea urchin species endemic to the shallow coastal waters of New Zealand, including the Chatham and Subantarctic islands. It belongs to the family Echinometridae and is characterized by short, dense, usually dark-brown or greenish spines. The edible g...

Actinidia deliciosa is a vigorous woody vine native to China that produces the commercially dominant fuzzy kiwifruit, with large-scale cultivation established in New Zealand during the 20th century making it a global export crop.

Passiflora edulis is a South American vine cultivated commercially throughout tropical regions for its edible fruit, which is produced in two forms: the purple-fruited f. edulis and yellow-fruited f. flavicarpa.

The white truffle associated with Alba and Piedmont, Tuber magnatum, is an edible fungus that develops underground in association with tree roots. Its reputation in Italian cuisine rests on a penetrating aroma and distinctive flavor rather than the texture of a conventional mushroom. Northern Italy...

Native to eastern North America, Vaccinium corymbosum is the deciduous fruiting shrub commonly called northern highbush blueberry. Clusters of bell-shaped spring flowers precede its edible blue berries. Acidic soil is essential to its cultivation, with moisture and good drainage both important. The...

Tuber melanosporum, commonly known as the Périgord black truffle, is a hypogeous mushroom prized for its intense aroma and flavor. It’s notable as one of the world's most expensive edible fungi, native to Europe. The truffle’s unique characteristics make it valuable for chefs and food enthusiasts se...

The green sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis) is a cold-water marine echinoderm native to the coastal environments of the North Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Characterized by its greenish test and protective spines, the species inhabits rocky subtidal zones where it grazes on algae and kel...

Native to eastern North America, Morchella angusticeps is a spring-fruiting edible fungus commonly called the narrow-headed morel or black morel. Its elongated, often conical cap has the ridged and pitted surface associated with true morels, with ridges and pits tending to run vertically. It belongs...

Cucumis melo is a vine species native to South Asia and Africa that encompasses dozens of cultivar groups including cantaloupe, honeydew, and casaba melons, distinguished by highly aromatic, sweet flesh.

Porphyra tenera is a species of red algae, commonly known as *tenera*. Native to Japan and other East Asian coastal regions, it’s notable for being a key ingredient in nori production. This seaweed provides essential nutrients and is frequently consumed by individuals seeking traditional Japanese cu...

Vigna unguiculata is a drought-tolerant legume vine domesticated in Africa and among the oldest cultivated crops on the continent, providing critical protein in the diets of millions across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.

The collector urchin (Tripneustes gratilla) is a species of sea urchin distributed throughout the tropical Indo-Pacific, from the east coast of Africa to Hawaii. It is named for its habit of covering itself with seaweed, shells, pebbles, and other debris, which is believed to provide camouflage and...

Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis, commonly called the green sea urchin, is an extant species of sea urchin belonging to the Strongylocentrotidae family. It inhabits Arctic and subarctic waters. This urchin is notable for its resilience in cold environments and its edible nature. Researchers utilize...

Cucurbita maxima is a vining annual squash species domesticated in South America, encompassing cultivars such as Hubbard, buttercup, Marina di Chioggia, and many giant pumpkin varieties. Giant pumpkin competitions have produced fruits exceeding 1,000 kg in recent decades, making C. maxima the holder...