300,000 edibleplant species, but humans only actually eat about 200 of thems
- Agtools Inc.
- Feb 20
- 1 min read

300,000 edibleplant species, but humans only actually eat about 200 of them, and just 3—rice, maize, and wheat—account for a staggering 60% of the calories and protein we obtain from plants.
Source: FAO/FoodTan
