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Scientific Names – Common Fruits and Vegetables

Scientists through out the world use a common system for naming organisms, this system is known as the binomial nomenclature. In this system two words are used to name the organisms that represents its generic name and the other its specific epithet. Biological classification is necessary as the number of living things are enormous. New forms of species keep adding on every year. The organisms vary greatly in their form, structure and their mode of life. The organisms needs to be divided into groups and subgroups in a definite plan, so that the study of living things becomes easy.





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There are currently 59 names in this directory
Apricot
Prunus armeniaca

Avocado
Persea americana

Banana
Musa paradisicum

Black berry
Rubus fruticosus

Blackcurrant
Ribes nigrum

Blueberry
Vaccinium cyanococcus

Brinjal
Solanum melongena

Cantaloupe
Cucumis melo

Capsicum
Capsicum fruitscence

Carrot
Daucas carota

Cashew nut
Anacardium occidentale

Cherry
Prunus avium

Chili
Capsicum annuum

Clove
Syzygium aromaticum

Coconut
Cocos nucifera

Coriander
Coriandrum sativum

Cucumber
Cucumis sativas

Date
Phoenix dactylifera

Dragon fruit
Hylocereus undutus

Eggplant
Solanum melongena

Fig
Ficus carica

Garlic
Allium sativum

Gooseberry
Ribes uva-crispa

Grapes
Vitis vinifera

Guava
Psidium guava

Honey dew
Cucumis melo

Jack fruit
Artocarpus integra

Kiwi fruit
Actinidia deliciosa

Lemon
Citrus Limonium

Lettuce
Lactuca sativa

Lime
Citrus latifolia

Lychee
Litchi chinensis

Mandarin
Citrus reticulata

Mango
Mangifera indica

Mulberry
Genus: morus

Nectarine
Prunus persica

Onion
Allium cepa

Orange
Citrus aurantium

Papaya
Carica papaya

Passionfruit
Passiflora edulis

Pea
Pisum sativam

Pear
Pyrus communis

Peepal
Ficus religiosa Linn

Persimmon
Diospyros kaki

Pineapple
Ananus sativus

Plum
Prunus domestica

Pomegranate
Punica granatum

Potato
Solanum tubersum

Prickly pear
Opuntia stricta

Quandong
Santalum acuminatum

Quince
Cydonia oblonga

Radish
Raphanus sativus

Raspberry
Rubus idaeobatus

Redcurrant
Ribes rubrum

Spinach
Spinacia oleracea

Star fruit
Averrhoa carambola

Tomato
Lycopersican esculentum

Turmeric
Curcuma longa

Watermelon
Citrullus vulgaris