Plant Product TypeDescriptionExamples of Use
FruitsEdible reproductive structures of flowering plants.Apples, berries, bananas, oranges, tomatoes
VegetablesEdible plant parts including leaves, stems, and roots.Carrots, lettuce, potatoes, broccoli, onions
Grains and CerealsEdible seeds from grasses used as food staples.Wheat, rice, corn, oats, barley
Nuts and SeedsEdible seeds high in fats and proteins.Almonds, peanuts, chia seeds, sunflower seeds
LegumesSeed pods, often high in protein, from leguminous plants.Beans, peas, lentils, chickpeas
HerbsLeaves or stems used for flavoring or medicinal purposes.Basil, mint, thyme, parsley, cilantro
SpicesDried plant parts (seeds, bark, roots) for flavoring.Cinnamon, pepper, ginger, turmeric, cloves
OilsExtracted from seeds, nuts, or fruits, used in cooking or industry.Olive oil, coconut oil, canola oil, almond oil
FiberMaterial from plant stems and leaves used for textiles.Cotton, flax (linen), hemp, jute
Timber and WoodHard plant material for building and crafts.Oak, pine, bamboo, mahogany
Resins and GumsPlant secretions used in industrial and food applications.Gum arabic, pine resin, latex
Medicinal CompoundsPlant-derived compounds used for health benefits.Aloe vera, echinacea, willow bark, ginseng
Tea LeavesDried leaves for making teas and infusions.Green tea, black tea, chamomile, peppermint
BiofuelsFuels derived from plant biomass.Ethanol (from corn), biodiesel (from soybeans)
Essential OilsConcentrated extracts from aromatic plants.Lavender oil, eucalyptus oil, tea tree oil
Natural SweetenersSugar or syrup obtained from plants.Sugarcane, maple syrup, agave nectar
StarchesCarbohydrate-rich powders from plant roots or tubers.Potato starch, corn starch, tapioca
LatexMilky fluid from some plants, used in rubber production.Rubber tree latex
Dye PlantsPlants that provide natural pigments for coloring.Indigo, turmeric, beetroot, safflower
ForageEdible plant material for livestock feed.Alfalfa, clover, grasses
Compost and MulchDecomposed plant material for enriching soil.Grass clippings, leaves, wood chips