- The bulbs of Allium cepa (onion) and A. sativus (Garlic) are used as food and for flavouring the vegetables.
- The leaves of Aloe barbedensis are used to cure piles, liver troubles and boils.
- Asparagus, Ruscus, Lilies, Sinilax etc., are grown in the gardens as ornamental plants.
- Rat poison is prepared from the bulbs of Urginea martima,