Plant species are the only source of food for the vegetarians. And according to some data collected, 85% of the world's food is obtained from 20 plant species. Over 50 000 edible plants species are there in the world. Rice, maize, and wheat are some of the major plant species providing food to the world.
So, the correct answer is '20 plant species'.
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