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A Comparison of Edible Plants Across the World

WELCOME TO A COMPARISON OF EDIBLE PLANTS ACROSS THE WORLD

Alec Medd

How Plants Feed Us

ABOUT THIS BLOG

In this blog I compare and contrast edible plants that have originated in various parts of the world to similar plants that are native to North America. Topics will include the taxonomical background and noteworthy adaptations of the plant species, as well as the taste and cultural importance of these plant-based foods.

Comparing Dragonfruit and Kiwi

Comparing Dragonfruit and Kiwi

Comparing Dragonfruit and Kiwi

Comparing Juniper Berries and Black Pepper

Comparing Juniper Berries and Black Pepper

Comparing Juniper Berries and Black Pepper

Comparing Mint and Durian

Comparing Mint and Durian

Comparing Mint and Durian

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Comparing Dragonfruit and Kiwi

Comparing Dragonfruit and Kiwi

Comparing Dragonfruit and Kiwi

Comparing Juniper Berries and Black Pepper

Comparing Juniper Berries and Black Pepper

Comparing Juniper Berries and Black Pepper

Comparing Mint and Durian

Comparing Mint and Durian

Comparing Mint and Durian

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Comparing Dragonfruit and Kiwi

Comparing Dragonfruit and Kiwi

Comparing Dragonfruit and Kiwi

Dragon fruit (Hylocereus undatus) and Kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa) come from two very different plants and yet they are bizarrely...

Comparing Juniper Berries and Black Pepper

Comparing Juniper Berries and Black Pepper

Comparing Juniper Berries and Black Pepper

Juniper berries (Juniperus californica) and black pepper (Piper nigrum) are used to a spice to food. They come from very different types...

Comparing Mint and Durian

Comparing Mint and Durian

Comparing Mint and Durian

Both Durian (Durio zibethinus) and Mint (Mentha canadensis) elicit strong sensory responses. Mint is well known for creating a cold...

Comparing Avocados and Tomatoes

Comparing Avocados and Tomatoes

Comparing Avocados and Tomatoes

I find both avocados (Persea americana) and tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) interesting because they are both considered culinary...

Comparing Pine Nuts and Peanuts

Comparing Pine Nuts and Peanuts

Comparing Pine Nuts and Peanuts

Peanuts (Arachis hypogaea) and Pine nuts (Pinus edulis) sound similar and look similar but they come from very different plants. Of...

Comparing Corn and Sorghum

Comparing Corn and Sorghum

Comparing Corn and Sorghum

Corn (Zea mays) and Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) are two of the world’s most important cultivated plants. Both are monocots that belong to...

Comparing Tepary Beans and Chickpeas

Comparing Tepary Beans and Chickpeas

Comparing Tepary Beans and Chickpeas

Legume plants belong to the family Fabaceae. They are one of the most ubiquitous plant families and have some of the most nutritious...

Comparing Blueberries and Bilberries

Comparing Blueberries and Bilberries

Comparing Blueberries and Bilberries

Blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum) are a fruit that is very familiar to North Americans. It is native to the mixed temperate forests of...

Comparing Sugar Maple and Sugar Cane

Comparing Sugar Maple and Sugar Cane

Comparing Sugar Maple and Sugar Cane

Humans have evolved to love the taste of sugar, and it has never been so easily attainable. The modern obesity epidemic can partially be...

Comparing Bay of Fundy Dulse and Japanese Nori

Comparing Bay of Fundy Dulse and Japanese Nori

Comparing Bay of Fundy Dulse and Japanese Nori

While Japan is most widely known for its variety of seaweed, the Bay of Fundy, known for its record breaking tides, also contains world...

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