Chapter Outline

Origin of Cultivated Plants
   Near-Eastern Region
   Chinese Region
   African Continent
   South Asia and the Islands of the Pacific
   North America
   South and Central America
Selected Families of Flowering Plants
Dicots
   The Buttercup Family (Ranunculaceae)
   The Laurel Family (Lauraceae)
   The Poppy Family (Papaveraceae)
   The Mustard Family (Brassicaceae)
   The Rose Family (Rosaceae)
   The Legume Family (Fabaceae)
   The Spurge Family (Euphorbiaceae)
   The Cactus Family (Cactaceae)
   The Mint Family (Lamiaceae)
   The Nightshade Family (Solanaceae)
   The Carrot Family (Apiaceae)
   The Pumpkin Family (Cucurbitaceae)
   The Sunflower Family (Asteraceae)
Monocots
   The Grass Family (Poaceae)
   The Lily Family (Liliaceae)
   The Orchid Family (Orchidaceae)
Summary

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