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What distinguishes true roots from underground stems in vegetables?

  • Underground stems have a greater fibrous structure.
  • Underground stems do not absorb water nutrients.
  • True roots primarily store water and nutrients. (correct)
  • True roots absorb and conduct water and nutrients.

Which of the following is NOT considered a true bulb?

  • Garlic
  • Shallot
  • Potato (correct)
  • Onion

Which vegetable part is harvested from above-ground crops?

  • Tubers
  • Roots
  • Fibrous stems
  • Leaves (correct)

What type of vegetable is garlic classified as?

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Which of these vegetables is classified as a tuber?

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What defines a corm as distinct from other underground vegetable structures?

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What causes eye irritation when cutting onions?

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What characteristic makes potatoes highly susceptible to the effects of potato blight?

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Which plant is known to produce tubers that can weigh up to 20 kg?

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What must be done to cassava before it can be safely consumed?

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What type of root system do biennial species utilize to store carbohydrates?

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What factor caused a severe famine in Ireland during the mid-19th century?

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Which of the following is a common culinary use for taro?

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What is the primary reason sweet potatoes are not produced in high quantities?

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Which plant family does the carrot belong to?

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What adaptation allows potatoes to be easily propagated?

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Which factor contributed to the introduction of sugar beets in the British Isles?

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What culinary product is made from mashed cassava?

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Which plant produces small, yellow tubers and is native to Central America?

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What is the main nutritional component of cassava?

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Which common vegetable is a biennial species often harvested for its taproot?

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What is the significance of the yellow and white yams in West Africa?

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Which variety of lettuce is known as the cos or stiff-leaved type?

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Which edible part of the artichoke plant is primarily consumed?

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What is the primary edible part harvested from celery?

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Which plant is known to have been cultivated first in ancient Egypt?

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Which of the following vegetables is typically blanched and grown without light?

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What color does asparagus turn when it is grown in the presence of sunlight?

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What nutrient is spinach particularly rich in?

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Which vegetable is specifically identified as a variety of the beet?

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What is the primary characteristic of the Mustard (Brassicaceae) family that allows it to thrive in north temperate regions?

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Which of the following vegetables is produced from the apical meristem of the primary shoot?

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What distinguishes broccoli from other vegetables in the Mustard family?

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Bok choi belongs to which category of vegetables?

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What type of vegetable is cauliflower classified as?

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Which vegetable is characterized by a bulbous lower stem that is harvested when young?

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Brassica rapa has given rise to several vegetables. Which of these is one of them?

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What is a key culinary use of kale or collards?

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What compounds are responsible for the pungent flavor in Allium species?

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What type of underground structure do potatoes develop from?

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What is the origin of the potato?

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Yams are native to the Americas.

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What must be done to cassava root before consumption?

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Match the following plants with the family they belong to:

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What is the primary financial crop obtained from cassava?

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Sugar beets have high sugar content and are a significant source of sugar.

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Which vegetable family do broccoli and Brussels sprouts belong to?

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What part of the plant is primarily harvested from asparagus?

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Which vegetable part is primarily consumed from the artichoke?

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How is white asparagus produced?

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Which plant family does spinach belong to?

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What is the main culinary use of Florence fennel?

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Which characteristic distinguishes celeriac from regular celery?

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Which of the following is NOT a type of vegetable that originated from 'Brassica rapa'?

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What type of vegetable is kohlrabi classified as?

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Which cooking method is most commonly associated with the preparation of kale or collards?

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Which variety of lettuce is known for its heading type growth?

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What distinguishes celery cabbage from European cabbage?

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Which vegetable features miniature cabbage heads that develop from axillary buds?

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Which category do carrots and turnips fall under based on their growth characteristics?

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What distinguishes rhizomes from true roots in vegetables?

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Which of the following is NOT considered a major root crop?

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Which vegetable is classified as a tuber and is well-known for its carbohydrate storage?

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What is a primary reason onions cause eye irritation when cut?

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Which part of the onion plant is primarily eaten?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of corms compared to bulbs?

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Which plant part classified as 'green crops' includes immature flowering heads?

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What was one consequence of the low genetic variation in the potato cultivar introduced to Ireland?

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In which region are the yellow and white yams primarily native?

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What cooking preparation is necessary for taro before consumption?

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Which factor contributed to potato blight in 1845?

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What is the primary nutritional component of fresh potatoes?

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Which yam species produces tubers that can reach up to 20 kg?

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What is the main method of propagation for both potatoes and yams?

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What is the significance of the introduction of potatoes to Europe in the 1500s?

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Which statement about cassava is true?

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What is the primary reason why sweet potatoes are not grown in large quantities?

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Which type of carbohydrates is primarily stored in the taproots of biennial species?

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Which plant is typically used to produce tapioca?

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How does the growth cycle of biennial species function?

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What was the primary reason for the development of sugar beets in the late 1700s?

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Which characteristic of the mustard family contributes to its suitability for growth in north temperate regions?

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What culinary form of cassava must be considered before consumption?

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Which of the following statements is true about sweet potatoes?

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What is the primary component contained in modern sugar beets?

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Which plant family does the carrot belong to?

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Which of the following vegetables is NOT part of the mustard family?

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What is a significant use of the species Brassica oleracea?

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Which family of vegetables is primarily known for its pungent flavor due to mustard oil glycosides?

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Which of the following taproots is known for being processed into a spicy condiment?

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What is a main factor that limits the production of sweet potatoes?

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Which component of taro necessitates cooking before consumption?

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What distinguishes cassava from other root crops in terms of its nutritional content?

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Which of the following best describes the method of propagation used for cassava?

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Which statement accurately describes the origin of the sweet potato?

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What is the edible product made from taro in Hawaiian cuisine?

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What characteristic of fertilized carrots distinguishes them from wild relatives?

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What must be done to cassava before it can be safely consumed?

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Which color is NOT mentioned as a cultivar variation of cauliflower?

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What is the primary edible part of kohlrabi?

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What distinguishes Brassica rapa from Brassica oleracea?

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Which plant is primarily associated with producing the vegetable lettuce?

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Which vegetable is classified as a variety of the Brassica rapa species?

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What characteristic is notable about the celery cabbage (var. pekinensis)?

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Which nutrient is spinach particularly high in?

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Which plant family does Swiss chard belong to?

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What part of celery is primarily consumed as a vegetable?

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What type of vegetable is chicory primarily used for?

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Which vegetable is known for having leaf petioles that are used as a green vegetable?

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What is the primary reason that potatoes became a staple food in Europe?

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What is the primary vegetable type for garlic?

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Which statement accurately describes the growing conditions for potatoes?

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Which of the following compounds is primarily responsible for the eye irritation caused by onions?

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When were potatoes first domesticated, and where?

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Which statement highlights a key economic importance of yams?

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What characteristic of sugar beets contributes to their significance as a source of table sugar?

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Which vegetable thrives in cool European climates and is known for its storage capability?

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Which of the following vegetables developed as a natural mutation from European cabbage in the 1750s?

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Which compound is responsible for the pungent flavor in vegetables from the mustard family?

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What is a significant vegetable family that provides a source of oils and animal forages?

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Which variety of Brassica oleracea is formed by the failure of the primary shoot's apical meristem to elongate?

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Flashcards

Root Crop

Vegetables whose edible part is dug from the soil, including both true roots and underground stems.

True Root

Plant part primarily used for water and nutrient absorption and conduction.

Taproot

A large, swollen true root that stores carbohydrates.

Bulb

Modified stem with basal scale leaves, e.g., onion, garlic.

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Rhizome

Swollen horizontal underground stem, e.g., ginger, licorice.

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Tuber

Swollen, greatly enlarged rhizome tip with "buds," e.g., potato, yam.

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Green Vegetables

Above-ground plant parts used as food, excluding fruits.

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Vegetable

A plant part (above or below ground) that is eaten, but not a fruit.

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Potato Domestication

Potatoes were cultivated around 7,000 years ago in the Andes Mountains of Bolivia and Peru.

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Potato Introduction to Europe

The Spanish introduced potatoes to Europe in the early 1500s.

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Potato Staple in Europe

Potatoes became a significant food source in northern and eastern Europe due to climate suitability.

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Potato Blight

A fungal disease (Phytophthora infestans) that infects potato plants, causing widespread damage.

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Irish Potato Famine

Severe famine in Ireland due to potato blight decimating the crop in 1846-47.

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Potato Propagation

Potatoes reproduce vegetatively through "eyes" on the tubers, resulting in clones.

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Yam Propagation

Yams are also propagated vegetatively by cutting mature tubers.

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Taro

A significant starchy corm cultivated in Southeast Asia and other tropical regions.

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Cassava

A tropical starchy root crop (tapioca) native to Central and South America.

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Sweet Potato

A vine-like starchy root crop cultivated from Central and South America.

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Taproots

Underground stems that store nutrients for plant survival.

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Carrot Family

A family of plants, including carrots and parsnips, that produce taproots.

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Sugar Beet

A sugar producing beet that stores sugar in taproots.

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Mustard Family

A family of plants, including turnips and rutabagas , that produce taproots.

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Radish

A taproot with varieties like European and Asian types.

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Mustard Family

Plants in this family, like cabbage and broccoli, are known for their cold tolerance and pungent flavor.

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Brassica oleracea

A highly mutable species of plant that has been cultivated to create many different vegetables.

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Cabbage (var. capitata)

A plant where the leaves form a compact head due to the apical meristem stopping growth.

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Broccoli (var.italica)

A plant that produces heads made of immature flower buds and stems.

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Brussels Sprouts (var.gemmifera)

Cabbage variant that produces small cabbage-like heads from leaf axils.

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Cauliflower (var. botrytis)

A plant with a modified head of sterile flowers that can be many colors.

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Bok choy (var. chinensis)

The whole young plant, leaves and stalks, is eaten as a vegetable.

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Kale or Collards (var. acephala)

Leafy green vegetable closely related to the wild form of the plant.

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Lettuce Cultivars

Different types of lettuce, like iceberg, butter, and romaine, developed through cultivation.

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Celery/Florence Fennel

Their leaf stalks (petioles) & bulbous root (celery) are eaten as vegetables.

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Swiss Chard

A leafy green vegetable from the beet family.

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Asparagus Types

Green asparagus is harvested from young shoots; white asparagus is grown in the dark.

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Sunflower Family Veggies

Includes lettuce, endive, chicory, artichokes, etc.

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Sunflower/Safflower

They produce edible seeds that are often used for oil and food.

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Leafy Greens Nutrition

Spinach is a leafy green rich in minerals and vitamins; especially iron

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Artichoke "Heart"

The edible part of the artichoke flower, the receptacle tissue.

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Monocot

A group of flowering plants with one cotyledon (seed leaf) in their seeds.

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Eudicot

A group of flowering plants with two cotyledons (seed leaves) in their seeds.

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Allium Species

Genus including onions, garlic, leeks, and shallots.

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Potato Domestication

Originated around 7,000 years ago in the Andes.

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Potato Blight

A fungal disease affecting potato plants.

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Potato Propagation

Reproduces vegetatively from 'eyes' on tubers.

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Yam Propagation

Reproduces vegetatively by cutting tubers into pieces.

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Taro

A starchy corm crop, cooked to remove irritant crystals

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Cassava (Tapioca)

Tropical starchy root crop; high in starch.

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Sweet Potato

Starchy root crop, vine-like, from Americas.

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Taproot

A large, primary root that grows vertically.

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Carrot Family

Plants producing taproots, used as root vegetables.

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Sugar Beet

Cultivated taproot producing high sucrose.

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Mustard Family

Plants known for cold hardiness and taste.

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Brassica oleracea

Plant species giving rise to cabbage, broccoli, etc.

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Vegetable: Definition

Plant parts (above-ground or below-ground) excluding fruit, eaten as food

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Root Crop: Description

Vegetable with edible part dug from the ground; includes true roots & modified stems.

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True Root: Function

Plant part for water/nutrient absorption & transport.

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Taproot: Characteristics

Large, swollen true root specialized for storing carbs.

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Bulb: Structure

Modified stem with basal leaves; e.g., onions, garlic.

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Green Vegetables: Origin

Above-ground plant parts, excluding fruits, consumed as food.

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Allium Genus: Examples

Plant genus including onions, garlic, leeks, and shallots.

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Rhizome: Characteristics

Swollen, horizontal underground stem; e.g., ginger, licorice.

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Potato (Solanum tuberosum)

A starchy tuber, a major food source, native to the Andes Mountains, domesticated 7,000 years ago.

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Potato Blight

A fungal disease (Phytophthora infestans) that affects potato plants and causes crop failure.

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Irish Potato Famine

A major famine in Ireland in 1846-47 caused by potato blight, resulting in loss of life and emigration.

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Yam (Dioscorea spp.)

A starchy tuberous root crop, important carbohydrate source in tropical regions, diverse species.

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Taro (Colocasia esculenta)

A starchy corm, a type of underground stem, used as a staple food source in tropical regions, cooked to remove irritant crystals.

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Tuber Propagation

A method of reproduction where new plants are grown from parts of the tuber (e.g., potato eyes).

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Tuber

A swollen underground stem that stores food.

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Corm

A swollen underground stem, often used for food, an example is taro.

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Cassava

A tropical starchy root crop, also known as tapioca or manioc, native to Central and South America.

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Sweet Potato

A vine-like root crop, native to Central and South America; highly nutritious.

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Taproots

Large, primary roots that grow vertically and store carbohydrates, common in cool-temperate regions.

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Carrot Family

A family of plants, including carrots and parsnips, that produce taproots.

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Taro Poi

A taro-based porridge, popular in Hawaii and the South Pacific, prepared similarly to potatoes and fermented.

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Tropical Root Crops

Starchy root vegetables that are common in tropical regions.

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Biennial Plant

Plants that complete their life cycle in two growing seasons.

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Taproot Storage

Mechanism in biennial plants where they store carbohydrates and nutrients in taproots for the second year.

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Sunflower Family Vegetables

A group of vegetables including endive, chicory, artichokes, and those related to sunflowers, often used in salads and food products.

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Artichoke 'Heart'

The edible part of the artichoke, specifically the receptacle tissue, making it a special part of the flower.

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Asparagus Types

Green asparagus emerges from the soil, while white asparagus is grown underground, preventing sunlight exposure and causing a change in color.

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Celery/Florence Fennel

These vegetables have leaf stalks (petioles) and sometimes a bulbous root (celery) are consumed as green vegetables, varying in usage.

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Swiss Chard/ Beet Greens

A leafy green vegetable belonging to the beet family (Beta vulgaris) that is commonly consumed.

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Orange Carrot Cultivation

The modern orange carrot, a cultivated variety, was developed in Holland during the 1600s.

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Sugar Beet Development

Developed in the late 1700s to reduce European reliance on Caribbean cane sugar, especially during the Napoleonic Wars.

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Mustard Family Cold Hardiness

Plants in this family, like turnips and rutabagas, are known for their ability to withstand cold weather.

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Brassica oleracea

Plant species that has been cultivated to create different types of vegetables, including cabbage, broccoli, etc.

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Cabbage (var. capitata)

A plant where the leaves form a compact head due to the apical meristem stopping growth.

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Taproot Vegetables

Vegetables that have a large, primary root that grows vertically and stores nutrients.

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Carrot Family Taproots

A family of plants that produce taproots, often used as root vegetables (such as carrots and parsnips).

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Mustard Family Leafy Vegetables

Plants, like cabbage and broccoli, providing leafy vegetables to temperate and tropical regions.

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Cabbage (var. capitata)

A cabbage variety where the apical meristem stops growing, creating a compact head of leaves.

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Broccoli (var. italica)

Broccoli consists of heads of immature flower buds and stems.

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Brussels Sprouts (var. gemmifera)

A type of cabbage where small heads grow from the leaf axils.

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Cauliflower (var. botrytis)

A plant with a head of sterile, aborted flowers that can be various colors.

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Bok choy (var. chinensis)

The young plant, including its leaves and leaf stalks, is eaten.

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Kale or Collards (var. acephala)

Leafy green vegetables closely related to the wild form.

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Lettuce Cultivars

Different types of lettuce, such as iceberg, butter, and romaine, created through cultivation.

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Brassica oleracea

A plant species that includes cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower.

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Monocot

Flowering plant with one cotyledon (seed leaf).

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Eudicot

Flowering plant with two cotyledons (seed leaves).

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Potato Domestication

Potatoes were cultivated in the Andes Mountains of Bolivia and Peru around 7,000 years ago.

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Potato Blight

Fungal disease (Phytophthora infestans) that affects potato plants, leading to crop failure.

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Potato Propagation

Potatoes reproduce vegetatively through "eyes" (buds) on tubers, creating clones.

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Allium genus

Plant genus including onions, garlic, leeks, and shallots.

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Tuber

Swollen underground stem that stores food for the plant.

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Irish Potato Famine

Major famine in Ireland in 1846-1847 caused by potato blight.

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Taro (Colocasia esculenta)

A significant commercial corm, a type of underground stem, cultivated in tropical regions as a staple carbohydrate source.

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Cassava (Manihot esculenta)

A tropical starchy root crop, also known as tapioca, used as a crucial starch source, especially in Africa.

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Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas)

A vine-like, starchy root crop, highly nutritious but delicate, often mislabeled as "yam"

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Carrot Family (Apiaceae)

A family of plants, including carrots and parsnips, known mainly for producing taproots.

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Taproot

A large, primary root that grows vertically and stores carbohydrates.

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Corm

A swollen underground stem, often used for food storage, like in taro.

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Eudicot

A group of flowering plants with two seed leaves (cotyledons).

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Monocot

A group of flowering plants with one seed leaf (cotyledon).

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Sugar Beet Development

Developed in the late 1700s to reduce European dependence on Caribbean sugarcane, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars.

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Sugar Beet Characteristics

Large, white taproots containing up to 18% sucrose, a substantial source of table sugar.

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Mustard Family

A plant family (Brassicaceae) characterized by cold hardiness, pungent flavors, and diverse uses (leafy greens, oils, forages).

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Brassica oleracea

A highly variable species that includes important vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower.

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Cabbage (var. capitata)

A cabbage variety where the apical meristem stops growing, resulting in a compact head of leaves.

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Broccoli (var. italica)

A type of Brassica oleracea composed of heads of immature flower buds and stems.

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Brussels Sprouts (var. gemmifera)

A cabbage variety with small heads growing from axillary buds along the stem.

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Cauliflower (var. botrytis)

A vegetable with a head of sterile, aborted flowers.

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Brassica oleracea

A plant species that includes many common vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and kohlrabi, known for their thick, fleshy leaves.

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Brassica rapa

A plant species that includes turnip, bok choy, and napa cabbage. It has diverse forms, including root and leafy vegetables.

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Cauliflower (var. botrytis)

A cultivar of cabbage with a head of sterile flowers, often white, yellow, green, or purple.

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Bok choy (var. chinensis)

A leafy green vegetable that includes the whole young plant, including leaves and leaf stalks.

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Kale or Collards (var. acephala)

Leafy green vegetables, often cooked, that are related to the wild Brassica species.

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Lettuce (Lactuca sativa)

A vegetable native to the Mediterranean, domesticated for thousands of years, with many cultivated varieties.

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Edible Parts of Plants (General)

Different parts of plants, above- or below-ground(roots, stems, leaves, flower buds, flowers), can be consumed as food.

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Sunflower Family

A large plant family which contains many popular horticultural flowers but relatively few significant green vegetables.

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Lettuce Cultivars

Different types of lettuce (like iceberg, butter, and romaine) developed through cultivation.

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Sunflower Family Veggies

Includes vegetables like endive, chicory, and artichokes, related to sunflowers.

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Asparagus Types

Green asparagus is from young shoots; white is grown underground to prevent sunlight.

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Celery/Florence Fennel

Their leaf stalks (petioles) and sometimes bulbous roots (celery) are used as vegetables.

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Swiss Chard

A leafy green vegetable from the beet family.

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Artichoke "Heart"

The edible part of the artichoke flower, specifically the receptacle tissue.

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Sunflower/Safflower

They produce edible seeds, a source of oil.

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Leafy Greens Nutrition

Spinach is rich in minerals and vitamins, especially iron.

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Study Notes

Plant Families and Characteristics

  • Allium Genus (Daffodil Family): Includes onions, shallots, garlic, chives, leeks, etc. These plants contain volatile sulfur compounds creating a pungent flavor.

Vegetable Types: Potatoes

  • Potato (Solanum tuberosum): A staple starchy food. Originating in the Andes Mountains, it has been cultivated for 7,000 years. It thrives in cool climates. Potatoes are primarily water (80%), contain carbohydrates (starch), and some vitamins, but little protein. The crop is susceptible to fungal pathogens, which can cause famines. This species is usually harvested from tubers.

Vegetable Types: Taro

  • Taro (Colocasia esculenta): A significant commercial monocot corm. A staple carbohydrate source in tropical regions. It thrives in water-saturated soils, and requires cooking to remove irritant components.

Vegetable Types: Cassava

  • Cassava (Manihot esculenta): A tropical starchy root crop. A crucial starch source; it is significant food in parts of Africa. It contains toxic compounds that must be removed by processing to be safe for consumption.

Vegetable Types: Sweet Potato

  • Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas): Originating from Central and South America, this is a nutritious root vegetable. Highly nutritious containing starch, protein, vitamins, and minerals. Often mistaken for yams.

Vegetable Types: Carrot

  • Carrot (Daucus carota): Part of the Apiaceae family. Famous for its orange color, it is mostly water, high in carbohydrates, and has some vitamins. Known for its long history of use.

Vegetable Types: Amaranth (Family Amaranthaceae)

  • Beets, Sugar Beet: Cultivated from the wild sea beet which is native to the Mediterranean Coasts. The root is a source of carbohydrates, especially sugar. Famous for their red/purple tubers and in the case of sugar beet, for their sugar content.

Vegetable Types: Mustard (Family Brassicaceae)

  • Cabbage Family: Contains many different crops like cabbage, kale, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cauliflower. These are cold-hardy and important in temperate regions as a source of leafy vegetables. This includes many different variations and types of greens.

Vegetable Types: Sunflower (Family Asteraceae)

  • Lettuce: A significant horticultural plant, domesticated in the Mediterranean region over 6,000 years ago with numerous types, including heading (iceberg), loose-leaf, and cos (Romaine) types.

Vegetable Types: Asparagus

  • Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis): A monocot harvested from young shoots. It is cultivated and grown in North temperate regions worldwide and consumed fresh or cooked. This was first cultivated in ancient Egypt.

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Test your knowledge on the various parts of vegetables with this quiz. Explore the distinctions between true roots, bulbs, tubers, and corms. Challenge yourself to identify different vegetable classifications and understand the structure of these essential plants.

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