Proposal from Jayne Ireland for Codex CCPR Plant food sources
Submitted 2006-05-27
Discussion closed.
Descriptors in bold and italics are suggested new descriptors.
Plants
WHO GEMS/Food has asked for LanguaL indexing of GEMS/Food food list, which is now based upon the CODEX food definitions, i.e. CODEX Classification for foods and feeds. Some foods in the food list were not able to be indexed with LanguaL because certain food descriptions were unclear and/or LanguaL descriptors were lacking. The following descriptors are proposed for LanguaL facet B, Food Source.
Modification of BLACK SALSIFY [B2962] : new Synonym = spanish salsify
BRASSICA SPECIES (proposal 2005-05-02, accepted)
BT: PLANT BY FAMILY (proposal 2005-05-02, accepted)
AI : <SCIFAM>Brassicaceae (alt. Cruciferae). <SCINAM>Brassica spp. [CCPR] <GRIN>300085
Copy existing descriptors, such as KALE [B1281], CABBAGE [B1406] etc. as narrower terms to this descriptor.
For existing term KALE [B1281] : proposed AI
<SCIFAM>Cruciferae (Brassicaceae) <SCINAM>Brassica oleracea L. convar. acephala (D.C.) Alef. [BASIS] <GRIN>319629 <MANSFELD>23870 <DICTION>Kale (also called Borecole) is a form of cabbage (Brassica oleracea Acephala Group) in which the central leaves do not form a head. It is considered to be closer to wild cabbage than most domesticated forms. The species Brassica oleracea contains a wide array of vegetables, including broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts. The Cultivar Group Acephala also includes spring greens and collard greens, which are extremely similar genetically. Kale can be classified by leaf type: Curly leaved (Scots kales), Plain leaved, Rape kale, Leaf and spear (a cross between curly leaved and plain leaved kale), Cavolo nero (also known as black cabbage, Tuscan kale, Lacinato and dinosaur kale) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kale)
For existing term COLLARD [B1385] : proposed modified BT (KALE [B1281]), synonyms and AI
Synonyms: fodder kale ; cow cabbage
<SCIFAM>Brassicaceae (alt. Cruciferae) <SCINAM>Brassica oleracea L. var. viridis L. [CCPR] <GRIN> 7679 <DICTION>Collards, also called collard greens or borekale (Brassica oleracea Acephala Group), are various loose-leafed cultivars of the cabbage plant. The plant is grown for its large, dark-colored, edible leaves and as a garden ornamental, mainly in Brazil, Portugal, the Southern United States, many parts of Africa, and in Kashmir as well. They are classified in the same cultivar group as kale and spring greens, to which they are extremely similar genetically. Collards originate from the Mediterranean region, and were a regular food item in Ancient Greece and Rome. The plant is very similar to kale (col crespa in Spanish), but kale has smaller and crinklier leaves, with tougher stems and veins. It is also very similar to spring greens. Popular cultivars of collard greens include Georgia Southern, Morris Heading, Butter Collard (or couve-manteiga), and couve tronchuda. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collards)
For existing term HANOVER GREENS [B1171] : new synonyms, AI
Synonyms: turnip greens ; turnip tops ; turnip salad
<DICTION>turnip greens = turnip tops = turnip salad = Hanover greens A staple of Southern cuisine, turnips greens are traditionally served with salt pork or ham hocks. The leaves are pungent and slightly bitter, especially older ones, but they become milder when cooked. (http://www.sonic.net/~alden/Greenckg.html)
New terms under BRASSICA SPECIES:
Proposed term |
BT |
AI |
SYN |
KORNATSURNA |
BRASSICA SPECIES; LEAFY VEGETABLE [B1566] |
<SCIFAM>Brassicaceae (alt. Cruciferae) <SCINAM>Brassica rapa L. subsp. nipposinica (L. H. Bailey) Hanelt var. perviridis L. H. Bailey H. L. Bail. [CCPR] <GRIN>7687 |
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TSAI SHIM |
BRASSICA SPECIES; LEAFY VEGETABLE [B1566] |
<SCIFAM>Brassicaceae (alt. Cruciferae) <SCINAM>Brassica campestris L., var. parachinensis (Bailey) Sinsk. [CCPR] <GRIN>319637 |
brassica rapa parachinensis ; brassica parachinensis ; false pak-choi , choisum ; tsai shim ; tsoi sum |
MARROW-STEM KALE |
KALE [B1281] ; PLANT USED AS FODDER |
<SCIFAM>Brassicaceae (alt. Cruciferae). <SCINAM> Brassica oleracea L., convar, acephala (D.C.) Alef, var. medullosa Thell. [CCPR] <GRIN> 319632 |
marrow-stem cabbage |
CURLY KALE |
KALE [B1281] ; LEAFY VEGETABLE [B1566] |
<SCIFAM>Brassicaceae (alt. Cruciferae). <SCINAM> Brassica oleracea L., convar. acephala (D. C.) Alef., var. sabellica L. [CCPR] <GRIN> 319629 |
brassica oleracea sabellica ; borecole |
PLANT USED AS FODDER (proposal 2005-05-02, accepted)
Proposed 2 Narrower Terms according to Codex CCPR:
- LEGUME ANIMAL FEED
Proposed Narrower Terms:
Proposed term |
AI |
SYN |
KUDZU |
<SCIFAM>Fabaceae (alt. Leguminosae) <SCINAM>Pueraria lobata (Willd.) Ohwi; P. thunbergiana (Sieb. & Zucc.) Benth. ; P. phaseoloides (Roxb.) Benth. [CCPR] <GRIN>314966 |
pueraria montana lobata |
LESPEDEZA |
<SCIFAM>Fabaceae (alt. Leguminosae) <SCINAM>Lespedeza cuneata (Dum. Cours.) G. Don ; L. sericea Miq. [CCPR] <GRIN>21856 |
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SAINFOIN |
<SCIFAM>Fabaceae (alt. Leguminosae) <SCINAM>Onobrychis viciifolia Scop.; O. sativa Lamk. [CCPR] <GRIN>25737 |
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TREFOIL |
<SCIFAM>Fabaceae (alt. Leguminosae) <SCINAM>Lotus corniculatus, L.; other Lotus spp. [CCPR] <GRIN>300317 |
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- STRAW, FODDER OR FORAGE OF CEREAL GRAINS AND GRASSES
Proposed Narrower Terms:
Proposed term |
AI |
SYN |
BERMUDA GRASS |
<SCIFAM>Poaceae (alt. Gramineae) <SCINAM>Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. [CCPR] <GRIN>12848 |
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BLUEGRASS |
<SCIFAM>Poaceae (alt. Gramineae) <SCINAM>Poa spp. [CCPR] <GRIN>28896 |
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BROME GRASS |
<SCIFAM>Poaceae (alt. Gramineae) <SCINAM>Bromus spp. [CCPR] <GRIN>300088 |
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DARNEL |
<SCIFAM>Poaceae (alt. Gramineae) <SCINAM>Lolium spp. [CCPR] <GRIN>22502 |
lolium temulentum |
Under TROPICAL OR SUBTROPICAL FRUIT [B1024], create narrower 2 groups according to Codex CCPR:
- TROPICAL OR SUBTROPICAL FRUIT - EDIBLE PEEL
Proposed Narrower Terms:
Proposed term |
AI |
SYN |
CARANDA |
<SCIFAM>Apocynaceae <SCINAM>Carissa carandas L. [CCPR] <GRIN>9159 |
karanda |
SEA-GRAPE |
<SCIFAM>Polygonaceae <SCINAM>Coccoloba uvifera Jacq. [CCPR] <GRIN>10993 |
coccoloba uvifera ; jamaican kino ; platterleaf |
JAVA-ALMOND |
<SCIFAM>Burseraceae <SCINAM>Canarium pimela Koenig; syn: C. nigrum Engl.; Canarium album (Lour.) Taeusch. [CCPR] <GRIN>409501 |
chinese olive ; kenarinut-tree |
- TROPICAL OR SUBTROPICAL FRUIT - INEDIBLE PEEL
Proposed Narrower Terms:
Proposed term |
AI |
SYN |
ANNATTO |
<SCIFAM>Bixaceae <SCINAM>Bixa orellana L. [CCPR] <GRIN>7249 |
annato ; arnatto ; lipsticktree |
CANISTEL |
<SCIFAM>Sapotaceae <SCINAM>Pouteria campechiana (HBK.) Baenhi; this species includes former Lacuma nervosa A.DC. and L. salicifolia HBK. [CCPR] <GRIN>102607 |
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ILAMA |
<SCIFAM>Annonaceae <SCINAM>Annona diversifolia Saff. [CCPR] <GRIN>3481 |
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JAVA APPLE |
<SCIFAM>Myrtaceae <SCINAM>Eugenia javanica Lam; Syn: Syzigium samarangense (Bl.) Merr. & Perry [CCPR] <GRIN>312990 |
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Under VEGETABLE-PRODUCING PLANT, ROOT, TUBER OR BULB USED [B1018], create a new term:
YAM
AI: <SCIFAM>Dioscoreaceae <SCINAM>Dioscorea L. [CCPR] <GRIN>300191
- Move YAM, CHINESE [B3327] and YAM, TROPICAL [B1181] under this term
- Create new terms under YAM
Proposed term |
AI |
SYN |
YAM, CUSH-CUSH |
<SCIFAM>Dioscoreaceae <SCINAM>Dioscorea trifida L. [CCPR] <GRIN>14263 |
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YAM, WHITE GUINEA |
<SCIFAM>Dioscoreaceae <SCINAM>Dioscorea rotundata Poir. [CCPR] <GRIN>14249 |
eight-months yam ; white yam |
YAM, YELLOW GUINEA |
<SCIFAM>Dioscoreaceae <SCINAM>Dioscorea cayenensis Lam. [CCPR] <GRIN>14189 |
yellow yam ; twelve-months yam |
Other proposed terms:
Proposed term |
BT |
AI |
SYN |
JACK-BEAN |
BEAN (VEGETABLE) [B1567] |
<SCIFAM>Fabaceae (alt. Leguminosae) <SCINAM>Canavalia ensiformis (L.) DC. [CCPR] <GRIN>8827 |
giant stock-bean |
SWORD-BEAN |
BEAN (VEGETABLE) [B1567] |
<SCIFAM>Fabaceae (alt. Leguminosae) <SCINAM>Canavalia gladiata (Jacq.) DC. [CCPR] <GRIN>8829 |
dolichos gladiatus |
TEPARY |
BEAN (VEGETABLE) [B1567] |
<SCIFAM>Fabaceae (alt. Leguminosae) <SCINAM>Phaseolus acutifolius Gray, var. latifolius Freem. [CCPR] <GRIN>27549 |
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VELVET BEAN |
BEAN (VEGETABLE) [B1567] |
<SCIFAM>Fabaceae (alt. Leguminosae) <SCINAM>Mucuna deeringiana (Bort.) Merr.; Stizolobium deeringianum Bort.; other Stizolobium spp. [CCPR] <GRIN>24652 |
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BEARBERRY |
BERRY [B1231] |
<SCIFAM>Ericaceae <SCINAM>Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng. [CCPR] <GRIN>3866 |
bear-grape ; hog-cranberry |
PACHIRA NUT |
CHESTNUT [B1544] |
<SCIFAM>Malvaceae <SCINAM>Pachira insignis Savigny [CCPR] <GRIN>26276 |
malabar chestnut |
TEOSINTE |
CORN [B1232] |
<SCIFAM>Poaceae (alt. Gramineae) <SCINAM>Zea mays ssp. mexicana (Schrader) Iltis; Zea mexicana (Schrader) Kunze; Euchlaena mexicana Schrader. [CCPR] <GRIN>103582 |
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WEST INDIAN GHERKIN |
CUCUMBER [B1404] |
<SCIFAM>Cucurbitaceae <SCINAM>Cucumis sativus L.; pickling cucumber cultivars [CCPR] <GRIN>12546 |
cucumis anguria. ; bur cucumber ; bur gherkin |
CANIHUA |
GRAIN [B1324] |
<SCIFAM>Chenopodiaceae, Amaranthaceae <SCINAM>Chenopodium pallidicaule Aellen [CCPR] <GRIN>10193 |
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BLACK NIGHTSHADE |
LEAFY VEGETABLE [B1566] |
<SCIFAM>Solanaceae <SCINAM>Solanum nigrum L. [CCPR] <GRIN>310124 |
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BLACKJACK |
LEAFY VEGETABLE [B1566] |
<SCIFAM>Asteraceae (alt. Compositae). <SCINAM>Bidens pilosa L. [CCPR] <GRIN>7169 |
hairy beggar-ticks ; spanish-needles |
BOX THORN |
LEAFY VEGETABLE [B1566] |
<SCIFAM>Solanaceae <SCINAM>Lycium chinense Mill. [CCPR] <GRIN>22942 |
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JAPANESE-GREEN |
LEAFY VEGETABLE [B1566] |
<SCIFAM>Asteraceae (alt. Compositae). <SCINAM>Glebionis coronaria (L.) Cass. ex Spach [CCPR] <GRIN>417417 |
chop-suey-green ; garland chrysanthemum |
MALLOW |
LEAFY VEGETABLE [B1566] |
<SCIFAM>Malvaceae <SCINAM>MaMalva verticillata L.; syn: M. crispa L.; M. mohileviensis Graebn., M. pamiroalaica Ilj. and M. sylvestris L. [CCPR] <GRIN>23312 |
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MARSH MARIGOLD |
LEAFY VEGETABLE [B1566] |
<SCIFAM>Ranunculaceae <SCINAM>Caltha palustris L. [CCPR] <GRIN>8657 |
cowflock ; cowslip |
SOWTHISTLE |
LEAFY VEGETABLE [B1566] |
<SCIFAM>Asteraceae (alt. Compositae). <SCINAM>Sonchus oleraceus L. [CCPR] <GRIN>34939 |
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KAPOK |
OIL-PRODUCING PLANT [B1017] |
<SCIFAM>Malvaceae <SCINAM>Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn. [CCPR] <GRIN>9703 |
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CHINESE ONION |
ONION [B1300] |
<SCIFAM>Alliaceae <SCINAM>Allium chinense Don. [CCPR] <GRIN>101417 |
allium bakeri ; rakkyo ;chinese scallion |
BAMBARA GROUNDNUT |
POD OR SEED VEGETABLE [B1156] |
<SCIFAM>Fabaceae (alt. Leguminosae) <SCINAM>Voandzeia subterranea (L.) Thou. [CCPR] <GRIN>105107 |
vigna subterranea |
KERSTING'S GROUNDNUT |
POD OR SEED VEGETABLE [B1156] |
<SCIFAM>Fabaceae (alt. Leguminosae) <SCINAM>Macrostyloma geocarpum (Harms) Marcechal & Baudet; Kerstingiella geocarpa Harms.; Voandzeia poissoinii Chev. [CCPR] <GRIN>311411 |
geocarpa groundnut ; geocarpa bean |
WINTER-PURSLANE |
PURSLANE [B1642] ; LEAFY VEGETABLE [B1566] |
<SCIFAM>Portulacaceae <SCINAM>Claytonia perfoliata Donn ex Willd.; Montia perfoliata Howell [CCPR] <GRIN>316941 |
cuban-spinach ; miner's-lettuce |
BURNET |
SPICE OR FLAVOR-PRODUCING PLANT [B1179] |
<SCIFAM>Rosaceae <SCINAM>Great burnet (Sanguisorba officinalis L.; Poterium officinala A. Gray) ; Salad burnet (Sanguisorba minor Scop.; syn: Poterium sanguisorba L.) [CCPR] <GRIN>33026 |
|
BURNING-BUSH |
SPICE OR FLAVOR-PRODUCING PLANT [B1179] |
<SCIFAM>Rutaceae <SCINAM>Dictamnus albus L. ; D. fraxinella Pers. [CCPR] <GRIN>13928 |
dittany |
CALAMUS |
SPICE OR FLAVOR-PRODUCING PLANT [B1179] |
<SCIFAM>Acoraceae <SCINAM>Acorus calamus L. [CCPR] <GRIN>1358 |
flagroot |
CURRYLEAF |
SPICE OR FLAVOR-PRODUCING PLANT [B1179] |
<SCIFAM>Rutaceae <SCINAM>Murraya koenigii (L.) Spreng. [CCPR] <GRIN>24703 |
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ELECAMPANE |
SPICE OR FLAVOR-PRODUCING PLANT [B1179] |
<SCIFAM>Asteraceae (alt. Compositae) <SCINAM>Inula helenium L. [CCPR] <GRIN>20121 |
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HOREHOUND |
SPICE OR FLAVOR-PRODUCING PLANT [B1179] |
<SCIFAM>Lamiaceae (alt. Labiatae) <SCINAM>Marrubium vulgare L. [CCPR] <GRIN>23450 |
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LAVENDER |
SPICE OR FLAVOR-PRODUCING PLANT [B1179] |
<SCIFAM>Lamiaceae (alt. Labiatae) <SCINAM>Lavandula angustifolia Mill..; L. officinalis Chaix; L. spica L.; L. vera DC. [CCPR] <GRIN>21677 |
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MARIGOLD |
SPICE OR FLAVOR-PRODUCING PLANT [B1179] |
<SCIFAM>Asteraceae (alt. Compositae) <SCINAM>Calendula officinalis L. [CCPR] <GRIN>8457 |
calendula |
RUE |
SPICE OR FLAVOR-PRODUCING PLANT [B1179] |
<SCIFAM>Rutaceae <SCINAM>Ruta graveolens L. [CCPR] <GRIN>32578 |
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SWEET CICELY |
SPICE OR FLAVOR-PRODUCING PLANT [B1179] |
<SCIFAM>Apiaceae (alt. Umbelliferae) <SCINAM>Myrrhis odorata (L.) Scop. [CCPR] <GRIN>102117 |
myrrh |
TANSY |
SPICE OR FLAVOR-PRODUCING PLANT [B1179] |
<SCIFAM>Asteraceae (alt. Compositae) <SCINAM>Tanacetum balsamita L.; Chrysanthemum balsamita L. [CCPR] <GRIN>80037 |
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WOODRUFF |
SPICE OR FLAVOR-PRODUCING PLANT [B1179] |
<SCIFAM>Rubiaceae <SCINAM>Asperula odorata L. [CCPR] <GRIN>103279 |
galium odoratum |
WORMWOOD |
SPICE OR FLAVOR-PRODUCING PLANT [B1179] |
<SCIFAM>Asteraceae (alt. Compositae) <SCINAM>Artemisia absinthium L.; A. abrotanum L.; A. vulgaris L. [CCPR] <GRIN>4274 |
southernwood ; mugwort |
SNAKE GOURD |
SQUASH, GOURD OR PUMPKIN [B2091] |
<SCIFAM>Cucurbitaceae <SCINAM>Trichosanthes cucumerina L.; syn: T. anguina L. [CCPR] <GRIN>12569 |
cucumis melo flexuosus ; serpent melon ; snake melon |
TANGELOLO |
TANGELO [B1473] |
<SCIFAM> Rutaceae <SCINAM>Hybrids of Grapefruit x Tangelo [CCPR] |
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SAPUCAIA-NUT |
TROPICAL OR SUBTROPICAL NUT [B1022] |
<SCIFAM>Lecythidaceae <SCINAM>Lecythis zabucajo Aubl.; L. elliptica Kunth; L. ollaria L.; L. usitatis Miers [CCPR] <GRIN>21717 |
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TROPICAL ALMOND |
TROPICAL OR SUBTROPICAL NUT [B1022] |
<SCIFAM>Combretaceae <SCINAM>Terminalia catappa L. [CCPR] <GRIN>36334 |
indian-almond ; malabar-almond ; sea-almond |
ALOCASIA |
VEGETABLE-PRODUCING PLANT, ROOT, TUBER OR BULB USED [B1018] |
<SCIFAM>Araceae <SCINAM>Alocasia macrorrhiza (L.) Schott [CCPR] <GRIN>2492 |
alocasia macrorrhizos ; alocasia indica |
ARRACACHA |
VEGETABLE-PRODUCING PLANT, ROOT, TUBER OR BULB USED [B1018] |
<SCIFAM>Apiaceae (alt. Umbelliferae) <SCINAM>Arracacia xanthorrhiza Bancr.; A. esculenta DC. [CCPR] <GRIN>4256 |
peruvian-carrot |
BULBOUS CHERVIL |
VEGETABLE-PRODUCING PLANT, ROOT, TUBER OR BULB USED [B1018] |
<SCIFAM>Apiaceae (alt. Umbelliferae) <SCINAM>Chaerophyllum bulbosum L. [CCPR] <GRIN>10020 |
turnip-rooted chervil |
EDIBLE CANNA |
VEGETABLE-PRODUCING PLANT, ROOT, TUBER OR BULB USED [B1018] |
<SCIFAM>Cannaceae <SCINAM>Canna edulis Ker. [CCPR] <GRIN>8858 |
canna indica; achira ; gruya ; qweensland arrowroot |
KURRAT |
VEGETABLE-PRODUCING PLANT, ROOT, TUBER OR BULB USED [B1018] |
<SCIFAM>Alliaceae, Liliaceae <SCINAM>Allium ampeloprasum L., var. kurrat Schweinf. ex Krause [CCPR] <GRIN>405537 |
allium kurrat ; allium ampeloprasum ; salad leek |
OCA |
VEGETABLE-PRODUCING PLANT, ROOT, TUBER OR BULB USED [B1018] |
<SCIFAM>Oxalidaceae <SCINAM>Oxalis tuberosa Mol. [CCPR] <GRIN>26219 |
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RAMPION |
VEGETABLE-PRODUCING PLANT, ROOT, TUBER OR BULB USED [B1018] |
<SCIFAM>Campanulaceae <SCINAM>Campanula rapunculus L. [CCPR] <GRIN>8778 |
|
SKIRRIT |
VEGETABLE-PRODUCING PLANT, ROOT, TUBER OR BULB USED [B1018] |
<SCIFAM>Apiaceae (alt. Umbelliferae) <SCINAM>Sium sisarum L. [CCPR] <GRIN>34477 |
skirret |
TOPEE TAMBU |
VEGETABLE-PRODUCING PLANT, ROOT, TUBER OR BULB USED [B1018] |
<SCIFAM>Marantaceae <SCINAM>Calathea allouia (Aubl.) Lindl. [CCPR] <GRIN>8405 |
leren ; guinea arrowroot |
ULLUCU |
VEGETABLE-PRODUCING PLANT, ROOT, TUBER OR BULB USED [B1018] |
<SCIFAM>Basellaceae <SCINAM>Ullucus tuberosus Caldas [CCPR] <GRIN>40814 |
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Updated 2011-03-31.