F RUITS AND V EGETABLES. B ERRIES Features: Fragile cell structure, pulpy and juicy, tiny seeds...

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