Fruits
Smooth skin and an enlarged fleshy area that surrounds the core
Apple Pear kiwi
Contain a single seed, or pit, surrounded by juicy flesh.
Peach Cherry Plum Nectarines apricot
Fragile cell structure; pulpy and juicy; tiny seeds embedded in flesh
Blackberry Cranberries Stawberries Grapes
Hard out surface that is smooth or netted; juicy flesh.
Cantaloupe Honeydew Watermelon
Grow in warm regions, firm rind and pulpy flesh
Oranges Grapefruit Tangerines Lemons Limes
Grow in very warm climates; differ in skin composition and seed characteristics.
Bananas Pineapple Avocados Dates Figs Mangos Pomegranate s papayas
Come from the flower part of the plant. Examples-Broccoli and Cauliflower
From the fruit part of the plant. Examples-Tomato, cucumber, pepper, eggplant, and squash
Come from the plant part that grows new plants. Examples-Beans, corn, and peas.
Come from the stem of the plant. Examples-Celery
Come from the leaf of the plant. Examples-Cabbage, lettuce, spinach, and brussel sprouts.
Come from the root of the plant and can be eaten raw or cooked. Examples-Carrots, turnips, and radishes.
A large underground stem that stores nutrients. Examples-Potatoes and yams
Have layers of fleshy leaves surrounding the underground part of the stem. Examples-Onions and garlic
Some vegetables can fit into more than one category. For example, an asparagus is under the “stem” and “flower” category.