Abstract
This paper, based on original research and a review of literature, provides an overview of the structural characteristics of vegetative and generative organs of less commonly found vegetables and aromatic plants. It also explores the potential for their cultivation within the forest-steppe region of Ukraine and analyzes their application in urban eco-system landscaping.
 These plants belong to the following families: Amarantaceae (Blitum virgatum L.), Cucurbitaceae (Cucumis anguria L., C. metuliferus E. Mey.), Malvacae (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench), Asteraceae (Cephalophora aromatica L.), Poaceae (Cymbopogon citratus (L.) Spreng.), Cyperaceae (Cyperus esculentus L.).
 Despite being relatively uncommon and non-traditional crops for the forest-steppe region of Ukraine, these plants merit broader attention for their cultivation and integration into the local diet. They also possess significant potential for use in greening urban areas. The study establishes the ornamental qualities of these crops and showcases the possibilities for their cultivation in different types of flowerbeds, including regular and landscaped ones, as well as their use in greening arbors, gazebos, and pergolas.
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