Horticultural Classification Edible cropsEdible crops –Fruits TropicalTropical –Tree fruits –Small fruits SubtropicalSubtropical –Tree fruits –Small fruits TemperateTemperate –Tree fruits –Small fruits
Horticultural Classification Edible cropsEdible crops –Vegetables Cool - seasonCool - season Warm - seasonWarm - season
What fruit crops are native to North America??
Horticultural Classification Ornamental cropsOrnamental crops –Flower and foliage plants Indoor useIndoor use Outside useOutside use –Shrubs and Trees
Horticultural Classification Miscellaneous horticultural cropsMiscellaneous horticultural crops –Drugs Cocaine = from coca leaves (anesthetic) (Erythroxylon coca)Cocaine = from coca leaves (anesthetic) (Erythroxylon coca) Opium = from latex in poppies (pain-killer) (Papaver somniferum)Opium = from latex in poppies (pain-killer) (Papaver somniferum) Codeine & morphine = extracted from opium (pain- killer)Codeine & morphine = extracted from opium (pain- killer) Marijuana/Hemp = stems, leaves & flowers (Cannabis sativa)Marijuana/Hemp = stems, leaves & flowers (Cannabis sativa) Taxol = anti-cancer drug from yew trees/shrubsTaxol = anti-cancer drug from yew trees/shrubs Digitalis = heart medication from foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)Digitalis = heart medication from foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)
Cocaine
Cocaine
Cocaine
Cocaine
Cocaine
Cocaine
Opium
Hemp
Hemp clothing
Taxol
Digitalis
Horticultural Classification Miscellaneous horticultural cropsMiscellaneous horticultural crops –Drugs Caffeine = from coffee beans = seeds (Coffea arabica)Caffeine = from coffee beans = seeds (Coffea arabica) St. Johns Wort = anti-depressant (Hypericum kalmianum)St. Johns Wort = anti-depressant (Hypericum kalmianum) Ginkgo = memory enhancer(Ginkgo biloba)Ginkgo = memory enhancer (Ginkgo biloba) Echinacea = reduced symptoms of the common cold (Echinacea purpurea = coneflower)Echinacea = reduced symptoms of the common cold (Echinacea purpurea = coneflower) Ginseng = stimulant, multi-purpose (Panax ginseng = Korean and Panax quinquefolius = American)Ginseng = stimulant, multi-purpose (Panax ginseng = Korean and Panax quinquefolius = American)
Coffee
St. Johns Wort 0.3% hypericin