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Vigna angularis

Warm-season legume with small red beans. Used in Asian sweet and savory dishes.

Amaranthus cruentus

Ancient pseudo-cereal with edible grain and leaves. Ornamental flower heads.

Angelica archangelica

Biennial herb growing to 6 feet. Stems candied for confectionery. All parts used.

Lolium multiflorum

Fast-establishing cool-season grass. Good for erosion control and nutrient scavenging.

Malus domestica

Deciduous tree fruit requiring winter chill. Thousands of cultivars from sweet to tart.

Prunus armeniaca

Deciduous stone fruit blooming early. Susceptible to late frost damage.