Plant Families

Plant categories that share broad characteristics and have similar growth requirements and habits. The common names of some plant families and their members include: 

• Alliums: garlic, onions, chives. 
• Amaranths: beets, chard, spinach.
• Asters: lettuce, sunflowers, chamomile. 
• Brassicas: broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, kohlrabi, radish.
• Cucurbits: squash, cucumber.
• Legumes: beans, peas.
• Mint: basil, mint, rosemary, sage. 
• Nightshades: tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, eggplant.
• Umbels: carrots, celery, cilantro, dill, parsley.