Scientific Names of Fruits
| Scientific Name | Common Name |
|---|---|
| Mangifera indica | Mango |
| Pyrus malus | Apple |
| Citrullus vulgaris | Watermelon |
| Citrus Limonium | Lemon |
| Citrus aurantium | Orange |
| Musa paradisicum | Banana |
| Psidium guava | Guava |
| Ananus sativus | Pineapple |
| Carica papaya | Papaya |
| Fragaria ananassa | Strawberry |
| Cucumis melo | Muskmelon |
| Manilkara zapota | Sapota, Chiku |
| Punica granatum | Pomegranate |
| Prunus armeniaca | Apricot |
| Phyllanthus emblica | Amla (Indian Gooseberry) |
| Vitis amurensis | Grapes |
Scientific Names of Vegetables
| Scientific Name | Common Name |
|---|---|
| Allium cepa | Onion |
| Solanum tubersum | Potato |
| Cucumis sativas | Cucumber |
| Lactuca sativa | Lettuce |
| Daucas carota | Carrot |
| Lycopersican esculentum | Tomato |
| Solanum melongena | Brinjal |
| Raphanus sativus | Radish |
| Capsicum fruitscence | Capsicum |
| Brassica oleracea | Cabbage/ Cauliflower |
| Momordica charantia | Bitter Gourd |
| Spinacia oleracea | Spinach |
| Colocasia esculenta | Taro (Arbi) |
| Cucurbita pepo | Pumpkin |
| Beta vulgaris | Beet root |
| Brassica rapa | Turnip |
Scientific Names – Cereal, Pulses, Millets
| Scientific Name | Common Name |
|---|---|
| Zea mays | Maize |
| Oryza sativa, Oryza glaberrima | Rice |
| Triticum aestivum | Wheat |
| Sorghum vulgare | Jowar |
| Dolichos biffoeus | Horse Gram |
| Cajanus cajan | Red Gram |
| Phaseolus mungo | Green Gram |
Common and Scientific Names – Other Plants and Trees
| Scientific Name | Common Name |
|---|---|
| Azadirachta indica | Neem |
| Ficus benghalensis | Banyan |
| Nicotina tobaccum | Tobacco |
| Bamboosa aridinarifolia | Bamboo |
| Moringa oleifera | Drumstick |
| Ocimum sanctum | Tulsi |
| Santalum album | Sandalwood |
| Gossypium herbaceum | Cotton |
| Epipremnum aureum | Money Plant, Devil’s Ivy |
| Murraya koenigii | Curry plant (leaves) |
| Mentha arvensis | Mint (Pudina) |
| Coriandrum sativum | Coriander |
| Lawsonia inermis | Henna (Mehndi) |
| Tectona grandis | Teak |
| Dalbergia sissoo | Indian Rosewood |
| Acacia nilotica | Babul |
Common and Scientific Names – Spices
| Scientific Name | Common Name |
|---|---|
| Zingiber officinale | Ginger |
| Allium sativum | Garlic |
| Piper nigrum | Black Pepper |
| Syzygium aromaticum | Clove |
| Curcuma longa | Turmeric |
| Brassica nigra | Black Mustard |
| Cuminum cyminum | Cumin |
| Sesamum indicum | Sesame |
| Foeniculum vulgare | Fennel |
Scientific Names – Nuts & Dry Fruits
| Scientific Name | Common Name |
|---|---|
| Arachis hypogaea | Peanut (Ground nut) |
| Anacardium occidentale | Cashew |
| Prunus amygdalus | Almond |
| Juglans regia | Walnut |
| Pistacia vera | Pistachio |
| Cocos nucifera | Coconut |
TEST YOURSELF
Select the right answer
1. Allum sativum
2. Tulsi (Basil)
3. Lycopersican esculentum
4. Wheat
5. Curcuma longa
6. Neem
7. Moringa oleifera
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