Chap. 24 Flashcards
Rice was domesticated in
China
Sunflower was domesticated in
North America
Cotton domesticated in
South/Central America
Peanut domesticated in
South/Central America
Sorghum domesticated in
Africa
Banana domesticated in
South Asia and Pacific Islands
Wheat domesticated in
Fertile Crescent
Potato domesticated in
South/Central America
Corn domesticated in
South/Central America
Buckwheat, amaranth, quinoa are in what family
Pseudocereals
Wheats, oats, rye are in what family
Cereals
Orange, kumquat, lime are in what family
Citrus
Peach, apple and blackberry
Rose family
Peanuts, lentils, beans are in what family
Legumes
This plant is a legume, very high in protein, and are used for industrial needs, animal feed, and food
Soybean
This plant is a starch for many ppl in tropical regions
Yams
This plant is native to South America, high in protein/oil, fruit is underground
Peanut
Edible part of this plant is the only non-poisonous part of the plant
Potato
This plant need special treatment to remove cyancids before consumption
Cassava
Which part of the ginger plant is used to get a spice
Rhizome aka the root
Which part of the black pepper is used to get the spice
Fruit, pod, seed
Which part of the tea plant is used to get the spice
Leaves
Which part of the vanilla plant is used to get the spice
Fruit, pod, seed
Which part of the cocoa plant is used to get the spice
Fruit, pod, seed
