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F RUITS AND V EGETABLES. B ERRIES Features: Fragile cell structure, pulpy and juicy, tiny seeds embedded in the flesh Examples: Strawberries, blueberries,

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1 F RUITS AND V EGETABLES

2 B ERRIES Features: Fragile cell structure, pulpy and juicy, tiny seeds embedded in the flesh Examples: Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries

3 D RUPES Features: Contains a single seed, or pit surrounded by juicy flesh. Examples: Peaches, Plums, Nectarines, Cherries, Apricots, Avocados

4 P OMES Features: Smooth skin and an enlarged fleshy area that surrounds a core that contains the seeds. Examples: Apples, Pears, Pomegranates, Quinces

5 C ITRUS F RUITS Grow in warm regions; firm rind and pulpy flesh that is segmented. Examples: Lemon, Lime, Orange, Grapefruit, Tangerines; Kumquats

6 M ELONS Hard outer surface that is smooth or netted; juicy flesh with seeds in the flesh. Examples: Watermelon, Honeydew, Cantaloupe, Casaba

7 T ROPICAL F RUIT Features: Grows in very warm climates; differ in skin composition and seed characteristics Examples: Pineapple, Mango, Papaya, Bananas, Kiwi

8 V EGETABLES

9 T UBER Features: A large underground stem that stores nutrients; must be cooked Examples: Potatoes

10 R OOT Features: Stores plants food supply. Some can be eaten raw Examples: Carrots, Radishes, Beets

11 B ULB Features: Layers of fleshy leaves, surrounding the underground part of the stem. Eat raw or cooked. Examples: Garlic, Onion

12 S TEM Features: Tender, need minimal cooking. May include the stem and the flower. Examples: Asparagus, Celery

13 L EAVES Features: Tender, may be eaten raw Examples: Cabbage, Lettuce, Brussel Sprouts, Spinach

14 F LOWER Features: Flower of the plant Examples: Broccoli, Cauliflower

15 F RUIT (V EGETABLE ) Features: Fleshy with seeds inside Examples: Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Peppers

16 S EEDS Part of the plant that grows new plants. High in nutrients Examples: Corn


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