FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
BERRIESFeatures: Fragile cell structure, pulpy
and juicy, tiny seeds embedded in the flesh
Examples: Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries
DRUPES Features: Contains a single seed, or pit
surrounded by juicy flesh. Examples: Peaches, Plums, Nectarines,
Cherries, Apricots, Avocados
POMES Features: Smooth skin and an enlarged
fleshy area that surrounds a core that contains the seeds.
Examples: Apples, Pears, Pomegranates, Quinces
CITRUS FRUITS Grow in warm regions; firm rind and
pulpy flesh that is segmented. Examples: Lemon, Lime, Orange,
Grapefruit, Tangerines; Kumquats
MELONS Hard outer surface that is smooth or
netted; juicy flesh with seeds in the flesh.
Examples: Watermelon, Honeydew, Cantaloupe, Casaba
TROPICAL FRUIT Features: Grows in very warm
climates; differ in skin composition and seed characteristics
Examples: Pineapple, Mango, Papaya, Bananas, Kiwi
VEGETABLES
TUBER Features: A large underground stem
that stores nutrients; must be cooked Examples: Potatoes
ROOT Features: Stores plants food supply. Some
can be eaten raw Examples: Carrots, Radishes, Beets
BULB Features: Layers of fleshy leaves,
surrounding the underground part of the stem. Eat raw or cooked.
Examples: Garlic, Onion
STEM Features: Tender, need minimal cooking. May
include the stem and the flower. Examples: Asparagus, Celery
LEAVES Features: Tender, may be eaten raw Examples: Cabbage, Lettuce, Brussel
Sprouts, Spinach
FLOWER Features: Flower of the plant Examples: Broccoli, Cauliflower
FRUIT (VEGETABLE) Features: Fleshy with seeds inside Examples: Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Peppers
SEEDS Part of the plant that grows new plants. High
in nutrients Examples: Corn
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