Questions and Answers
Broccoli and cauliflowers are examples of which vegetable?
What vegetable is described as firm, round, smooth, with deep red color and slender tap root?
Beet
Which vegetable is a seed vegetable that is young and tender with firm crisp pods?
Beans
What vegetable has tall stalks with closed, compact, rich green tips?
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What is a large, unopened flower bud with thick, green, compact scales?
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Which vegetable is lacy greens with long, slender, orange root?
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What vegetable consists of enlarged buds cut from a tall stem?
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Which vegetable has deep green skin covering cool, moist flesh with edible seeds?
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What vegetable is most commonly dark purple, elongated, and football-shaped?
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What type of fungus is described as having a short stem with pink or light tan gills and a white, creamy or light brown cap?
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Which vegetable is related to onion and garlic and has a mild, sweet flavor?
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What vegetable is whitish in color, similar in shape to a carrot, but firm with a sweet, nutty flavor?
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Which vegetable is bell-shaped, firm, hollow, with short, thick stems and three to four lobes?
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What vegetable is large, smooth, round or somewhat elongated, firm, dense, with sweet, yellow flesh and strong flavor?
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Brussels sprouts and spinach are examples of which part of the plant?
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High in nutrients and requiring minimal cooking, which vegetables are represented by corn and peas?
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What do you call vegetables that store a plant's food supply?
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Onion and garlic are examples of which vegetable type?
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Tomatoes and cucumbers are common examples of what part of a plant?
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What vegetable is represented by celery?
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Study Notes
Vegetable Definitions
- Broccoli and cauliflower belong to the cabbage family, known for their nutrient content.
- Beets are characterized by their firm, round shape, smooth texture, deep red color, and slender tap root.
- Beans are seed vegetables that are young, tender, and have firm, crisp pods.
- Asparagus features tall stalks with closed, compact tips that are rich green in color.
- Artichokes are large, unopened flower buds with thick, green, and compact scales.
Root and Leaf Vegetables
- Carrots are recognized for their lacy greens topped with long, slender, orange roots.
- Brussels sprouts are enlarged buds that grow on tall stems, known for their compact arrangement.
- Cucumbers have deep green skin and cool, moist flesh, along with edible seeds inside.
- Eggplants are most commonly dark purple, elongated, and have a football-like shape.
Fungi and Alliums
- Mushrooms are a type of fungus distinguished by their short stems, pink or light tan gills, and creamy caps.
- Leeks are related to onions and garlic, possessing a mild, sweet flavor that enhances various dishes.
Unique Vegetables
- Parsnips are whitish, carrot-shaped vegetables that have a firm texture and a sweet, nutty flavor.
- Peppers are bell-shaped, firm vegetables with hollow interiors, marked by three to four lobes.
- Rutabagas are large, smooth vegetables that can be round or elongated, featuring sweet, yellow flesh.
Plant Parts and Storage
- Leaves, such as those found in Brussels sprouts and spinach, are essential parts of many vegetables.
- Seeds, including corn and peas, are high in nutrients and require minimal cooking for consumption.
- Roots act as storage organs for a plant's food supply, supporting growth and sustenance.
- Bulbs, including onions and garlic, are notable for being underground storage organs packed with flavors.
- Fruits, like tomatoes and cucumbers, are classified botanically as plant ovaries containing seeds.
- Celery represents stem vegetables, known for their crunch and use in salads and cooking.
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Test your knowledge of various vegetables and fungi! This quiz covers definitions and characteristics of common vegetables like broccoli, carrots, and mushrooms. See how well you know your greens and fungi.
