Common Names of Fruits and Vegetables

A collection of flashcards that cover the common, Tagalog, and scientific names of various fruits and vegetables, along with relevant botanical families.

Botanical Name

The scientific name used in biology to uniquely identify a species, usually in Latin.

Common Name

The widely used name of a plant or animal, often varying by region or language.

Tagalog Name

The name of a plant or animal in the Tagalog language, commonly spoken in the Philippines.

Amaryllidaceae

A family of flowering plants that includes garlic and onions.

Araceae

A family of plants including taros and other aroids, often characterized by their large leaves.

Musaceae

The botanical family of bananas and plantains.

Cactaceae

A family of plants commonly known as cacti, which are usually adapted to arid environments.

Cashew Family

The Anacardiaceae family that includes cashews and mangoes.

Rutaceae

The citrus family, which includes fruits such as lemons, oranges, and limes.

Zingiberaceae

The ginger family that includes spices like ginger and turmeric.

Poaceae

The grass family, which includes cereal grains such as rice and corn.

Solanaceae

The nightshade family, which includes important crops like potatoes and tomatoes.

Myrtaceae

The myrtle family that includes guavas and other tropical fruits.

Fabaceae

The legume, pea, or bean family, including plants like peanuts and mungbeans.

Annonaceae

The custard apple family, known for its sweet tropical fruits.

Oxalidaceae

The wood-sorrel family, which includes plants like sorrel and the pickle tree.