Vegetable Plant Families

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FamilyMembers
Beet (Amaranthaceae)beet, spinach, Swiss chard
Brassica (Brassicaceae a.k.a. cole or cruciferous)arugula, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, kale, kohlrabi, mustard, radish, rutabaga, turnips
Carrot (Apiaceae)carrot, celery, chervil, cilantro, dill, fennel, parsley, parsnip
Cucurbits (Cucurbitaceae)cucumber, melon, pumpkin, squash (summer and winter)
Grass (Poaceae)corn
Legumes (Fabaceae)bean, pea
Nightshade (Solanaceae)eggplant, pepper, potato, tomatillo, tomato
Onion (Amaryllidaceae)chives, garlic, leek, onion, shallot
Sunflower (Asteraceae)artichoke, endive, lettuce, tarragon