Fruit and Vegetable Classification

pomes

has a seed containing core, surrounded by a thick layer of flesh examples: apples and pears, Fruits having a central, seed-containing core surrounded by a thick layer of flesh.

citrus

has an outer rind, easy to peel, the edible part is in segments examples: grapefruits, oranges, tangerines, lemons, limes, clementines

bulb

onions and garlic

leaves

spinach, lettuce, cooking greens, (kale, collards)

enzymatic browning

the discoloration, which results from the exposure of a fruit's flesh to the air

fruits

tomatoes and cucumbers

ripe fruits

fruits are tender and have a pleasant aroma and fully developed flavor (fruits are not always ripe when harvested)

mature fruits

fruits that have reached their full size and color

melon

has a thick outer rind examples: cantaloupe, casaba, watermelon, honeydew

drupes

fruits with a central pit enclosing a single seed examples: cherries, plums, peaches, apricots

tropical fruits

grown in warm regions examples: bananas, pineapple, papayas, kiwifruit, carambola (star fruit) and mangos

cruciferous vegetables

Vegetables of the cabbage family. examples: bok choy, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, collards, kale, kohlrabi, mustard greens, rutabagas, and turnips and their greens

tuber

a large underground stem that stores nutrients examples: potatoes

berries

a small, simple, fleshy fruit examples: raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, grapes, blackberries

flowers

broccoli and cauliflower

root

carrots, beets, turnips

stems

celery, asparagus

seeds

corn, beans, and peas