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.
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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
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Some vegetables can fit into more than one
category. For example, an asparagus is under
the “stem” and “flower” category.