Vegetable Classification Quiz

Vegetable Classifications

• Nine classifications of vegetables: tubers, roots, bulbs, shoots, flowers, stems, fruits, seeds, and fungus.

Tubers

• Defined as vegetables that grow underground on the root of a plant.
• Examples include potatoes, yams, and artichokes.

Root Vegetables

• Vegetables that grow underground and absorb nutrients directly from the soil.
• Examples include carrots, turmeric, and beetroots.

Bulb Vegetables

• Typically used to flavor meals rather than consumed alone.
• Notable examples include onions, leeks, and garlic.

Shoot Vegetables

• The primary edible part is the long shoot, which emerges above ground.
• Examples are spring onion, celery, and asparagus.

Flower Vegetables

• Utilized for their edible flowers.
• Common examples include cauliflower, artichoke, and broccoli.

Stem Vegetables

• These vegetables feature the stem as the main edible portion.
• Examples consist of asparagus, brussel sprouts, and kohlrabi.

Fruit Vegetables

• Characterized by containing seeds, akin to fruits, but typically savory rather than sweet.
• Think of tomatoes, eggplants, and cucumbers as common examples.

Seed Vegetables

• Defined by possessing seeds either within or on their surface.
• Examples include beans, bell peppers, and peas.

Fungus Vegetables

• Unique in that they require neither leaves, roots, seeds, nor light for growth.
• A well-known example is mushrooms.