5 Questions
Which of the following is considered a fruit based on its botanical origin?
Tomato
Which category do beans, peas, corn, and okra fall under based on their botanical origins?
Seeds and pods
Which of the following is an example of a vegetable from the Cabbage family based on its botanical origin?
Cauliflower
Which category do cucumber, winter and summer squashes, pumpkin, and sayote belong to based on their botanical origins?
Gourd family
Which of the following is classified as a vegetable based on its botanical origin?
Sweet potato
Study Notes
Fruits and Vegetables
- Tomato is considered a fruit based on its botanical origin.
Legumes
- Beans, peas, corn, and okra belong to the legume category based on their botanical origins.
Brassicas
- Broccoli is an example of a vegetable from the Cabbage family (Brassicas) based on its botanical origin.
Cucurbitaceae
- Cucumber, winter and summer squashes, pumpkin, and sayote belong to the Cucurbitaceae category based on their botanical origins.
Vegetables
- Rhubarb is classified as a vegetable based on its botanical origin.
Test your knowledge about the edible portions of plants with this quiz. Learn about the differences between fruits and vegetables and how they are categorized based on the part of the plant that is consumed.
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