Topic: Vegetables originate from root,

stem, leaves, flower and fruit

Submitted to: Dr. Syeda Sadaf Zahra

Submitted by: Mahnoor Fatima

Roll no 1068

Semester: MS 2nd semester

Section: 2E

Department of Botany

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 Vegetables from roots
1.Beets:

Common name: beetroot

Scientific name: Beta vulgaris

Family name: Amaranthaceae

Season: Oct- Nov for sowing, Aug for cultivation

Uses:
 Have anti-cancer properties.
 Lower blood pressure.
 Improve exercise performance and support energy levels.
 Improve digestive health.
 Anti-inflammatory.
 Helps to reduce birth defects.
 Increase stamina.
 Slows the progression of dementia.
 Aids in purification of blood and liver.
 Help you to have healthy eyes.
 Use in making makeup products.

2.Carrot:

Common name: Carrot

Scientific name: Daucus carota

Family name: Umbelliferae

Season: March-April for sowing, June-July for cultivation

Uses:

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  Help Promote Healthy Vision.
 Aids weight loss.
 Improves skin health.
 Helps improve immunity.
 Carrots contain a great deal of roughage. They will help in all case of constipation.
 It is also used to prevent cancer, and for digestive health, obesity, other nutrient deficiencies,
and other conditions.

3.Radish:

Common name: Radish

Scientific name: Raphanus sativus

Family name: Brassicaceae

Season: Sept- Nov for sowing, Oct-Jan for cultivation

Uses:
 Radish is used for stomach and intestinal disorders, liver problems, bile duct problems,
gallstones, loss of appetite, bronchitis, fever, colds, and cough.
 It is also used for high cholesterol.
 Radish Improve Detoxification.
 Can Decrease Piles.
 Can Improve the Urinary System.
 Radish Boosts Weight Loss.
 Lowers Oxidative Stress.
 Lower Instances of Cancerous Cells.
 Radishes Raise Bile Levels.
 Radishes May Help Treat the Skin.
 Decreases Kidney Problems.

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4.Turnips:

Common name: Turnip

Scientific name: Brassica rapa

Family name: Brassicaceae

Season: July for sowing, Nov for cultivation

Uses:
 Prevent Cancer.
 Increase cardiovascular health.
 Support healthy bones.
 Boost lung health.
 Helps in digestion.
 Cure common ailments.
 Manage asthma.
 Support immune system.
 Protect eye health.
 Gives glowing skin.

Vegetables from stem

1.Rhubarb:

Common name: Rhubarb

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Scientific name: Rheum rhabarbarum

Family name: Polygonaceae

Season: early spring for sowing, early summer for cultivation

Uses:
 It's a good source of fibre.
 It's good for bone and heart health.
 It boasts more of an antioxidant punch than kale.
 It could help fight inflammation.
 It might help with digestion

2.Celery:

Common name: Celery

Scientific name: Apium graveolens

Family name: Umbelliferae

Season: Spring for sowing, Oct-Nov for cultivation

Uses:
 Weight Loss
 Anti-inflammatory
 Heartburn
 Cholesterol and blood pressure
 Digestion
 Anti Cancer

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3.Scallions:
Common name: green onion
Scientific name: Allium wakegi
Family name: Amaryllidaceae
Season: early spring for sowing, summer for cultivation
Uses:
 Help to lose weight.
 Clot the blood.
 Strengthen immune system.
 Strong bones.
 Healthy heart.
 Hinders growth of cancer.
 Improves vision.
 Improve digestion.
 Helps in menstrual problems.
 Improve skin.

4.Turmeric:
Common name: Turmeric
Scientific name: Curcuma longa

Family name: Zingiberaceae

Season: April-May for sowing, Jan for cultivation
Uses:

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  Depression
 Type 2 Diabetes
 Viral Infections
 Premenstrual Syndrome
 High Cholesterol
 Alzheimer's Disease
 Arthritis
 Anti Cancer
 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
 Headaches
 Acne

Vegetables from leaf

1.Kale:
Common name: Kale
Scientific name: Brassica oleracea
Family name: Brassicaceae
Season: Dec-Jan for sowing, late autumn for cultivation
Uses:
 Great for digestion.
 High in iron.
 High in Vitamin K.
 Filled with powerful antioxidants.
 Great anti-inflammatory food.
 Great for cardiovascular support.
 High in Vitamin A.
 High in Vitamin C.
 High in calcium.
 Promotes liver health.

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2.Spinach:
Common name: Spinach
Scientific name: Spinacia oleracea
Family name: Amaranthaceae
Season: through out the year
Uses:
 Weight Loss
 Promotes Eye Health
 Healthy Bones
 Reduced Hypertension
 Relaxes
 Anti-Cancer
 Promotes Gastrointestinal Health
 Skin
 Prevents Anaemia
 Boosts Immunity

3.Cabbage:
Common name: Cabbage
Scientific name: Brassica oleracea
Family name: Brassicaceae
Season: Aug-Nov for sowing, early spring for cultivation
Uses:

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  Cabbage Is Packed with Nutrients
 It May Help Keep Inflammation in Check
 Cabbage Is Packed with Vitamin C
 It Helps Improve Digestion
 May Help Keep Your Heart Healthy
 May Lower Blood Pressure
 Could Help Lower Cholesterol Levels

4.Lettuce:
Common name: Lettuce
Scientific name: Lactuca sativa
Family name: Asteraceae
Season: Sept mid for sowing, Year cultivation
Uses:
 Fight Inflammation
 Aid Weight Loss
 Promote Brain Health
 Boost Heart Health
 Help Fight Cancer
 Cut Diabetes Risk
 Promote Vision Health
 Promote Digestive Health
 Help Treat Insomnia
 Enhance Bone Health

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 Vegetables from flower
1.Tomato:
Common name: Tomato
Scientific name: Solanum lycopersicum
Family name: Solanaceae
Season: July for sowing, Nov for cultivation
Uses:
 Reduce risk of prostate cancer.
 Support heart health.
 Aids eye sight.
 Protect against sun damage.
 Reduce risk of diabetes.

2.Pumpkin:
Common name: Pumpkin
Scientific name: Cucurbita moschata
Family name: Cucurbitaceae
Season: Jan for sowing, June for cultivation
Uses:
 Highly Nutritious and Particularly Rich in Vitamin A.
 High Antioxidant Content May Reduce Your Risk of Chronic Diseases.
 Packs Vitamins That May Boost Immunity.
 Vitamin A, Lutein and Zeaxanthin May Protect Your Eyesight.
 Nutrient Density and Low-Calorie Count May Promote Weight Loss.

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3.Cucumber:
Common name: Cucumber
Scientific name: Cucumis sativus

Family name: Cucurbitaceae

Season: Feb-March for sowing, August for cultivation
Uses:
 It's High in Nutrients. Cucumbers are low in calories but high in many important vitamins and
minerals.
 It Contains Antioxidants.
 It Promotes Hydration.
 It May Aid in Weight Loss.
 It May Lower Blood Sugar.
 It Could Promote Regularity in bowel movement.
 Easy to Add to Your Diet.

4.Peas:
Common name: Pea
Scientific name: Pisum sativum
Family name: Fabaceae
Season: Mid Oct for sowing, Mid Nov for cultivation
Uses:
 Digestion
 Good source of iron.
 Immunity
 Good for eye health.
 Good for heart.
 Weight loss.
 Good for skin.
 Good for men’s health.

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 Vegetables from flower
1.Cauliflower:
Common name: Cauliflower
Scientific name: Brassica oleracea var. Botrytis
Family name: Brassicaceae
Season: July for sowing, Sept for cultivation
Uses:
 Contains Many Nutrients. The nutrition profile of cauliflower is quite impressive.
 High in Fibre.
 Good Source of Antioxidants.
 May Aid in Weight Loss.
 High in Choline.
 Rich in Sulforaphane.
 Low-Carb Alternative to Grains and Legumes.
 Easy to Add to Your Diet.

2.Drumstick tree:
Common name: Drum stick
Scientific name: Moringa Oleifera
Family name: Moringaceae
Season: whole year expect winter
Uses:
 Diabetes
 Long-lasting inflammation
 Bacterial, viral, and fungal infections

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  Joint pain
 Heart health
 Cancer

3.Broccoli:
Common name: Broccoli
Scientific name: Brassica oleracea var. Italica
Family name: Brassicaceae
Season: All year round
Uses:
 Good for heart health.
 Contains cancer protective compounds.
 May be good for eye health.
 May support hormonal balance.
 May support the immune system.

4.Zucchini:
Common name: Zucchini
Scientific name: Cucurbita pepo
Family name: Cucurbitaceae
Season: March for sowing, Oct for cultivation
Uses:
 Rich in Many Nutrients.
 High in Antioxidants.
 Contributes to Healthy Digestion.
 May Reduce Blood Sugar Levels.
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 May Improve Heart Health.
 May Strengthen Your Vision.
 May Aid Weight Loss.
 Easy to Add to Your Diet.

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