This is a list of plants that have been domesticated by humans.
The list includes species or larger formal and informal botanical categories that include at least some domesticated individuals.
To be considered domesticated, a population of plants must have their behavior, life cycle, or appearance significantly altered as a result of being under humans control for multiple generations. (Please see the main article on domestication for more information.)
Plants in this list are organized by the original or primary purpose for which they were domesticated. When a plant has more than one significant human use, it has been listed in more than one category.
Food and cooking
Commodities
- Plants grown principally for animal food or soil enrichment
- Oil producing plants (for fuel or lubrication)
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Drug plants
- Fiber plants (for textiles)
- Research and science
Ornamental plants
See also
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