Organism Classifications – Vegetable & Fruit – the definitive guide to identify vegetables and Fruits
What have you heard when someone says “I ate some Rocket today”? You may hear them say they had it in their salad or as an appetizer. They might even tell you that it tasted like celery but, what exactly is this green plant called rocket and how did it become popular for salads and …
Cacti are among one of the oldest forms of life on earth, and they have evolved over millions of years into many different varieties with diverse properties. The most common variety is the giant barrel-shaped saguaro which can grow up to 20 feet tall and stretch out as wide as 50 feet. Other types include …
Is pineapple a fruit? The question often asked, “Is pineapple a fruit?” may be answered with an unequivocal yes. Pineapple can indeed be classified as either a fruit or a vegetable depending on how it’s prepared and eaten. In the United States, there are many who do not consider them vegetables because they eat the …
Did you know that wheat, until it was separated from the rest of its grain family members in 1883 by Joseph Kellogg, was thought to be an animal product? Yes, people considered wheat a form of meat! The fact is, there are many things about this versatile crop that confound our modern ideas of food …
We all know that the humble carrot is a delicious and nutritious vegetable, but did you know it’s also one of only three plants in existence known to have originated from an artificial selection by humans β the other two being tomatoes and corn. But how exactly do we go about creating foodstuffs out of …
Some people think that cauliflower is a genetically modified vegetable. And while itβs true that some people are worried about what they put into their bodies, there is no evidence whatsoever of any genetic manipulation in the creation and development of the cauliflower plant. This article will explain everything you need to know about this …