Identify fruits and seeds to family

Fruits and seeds form the bulk of agricultural commerce and are also common contaminants in commodities. If introduced, non-native species may naturalize, leading to devastating consequences for crops and wildlands, so correct identification of fruits and seeds is essential to safe trade. Fruit and Seed Family ID aids in identification of fruits and seeds to family. Edition 2 includes fact sheets for all seed plant families, 123 of which are updated and include the most frequently intercepted families. The remaining fact sheets are from the Family Guide for Fruits and Seeds without modification. Fruit and Seed Family ID is intended for individuals working at ports of entry, state departments of agriculture, university extension services, and for anyone interested in fruit and seed identification.