Plant Parts
The plant part that is protected by the fruit
Seeds!
Does a fruit have to taste sweet?
No! The botanical definition of a fruit refers to the edible part of a plant that developed from a fertilized ovary and contains at least one seed.
What fruit is the main ingredient in guacamole?
Avocados
In the U.S., the top fruits we eat are: 1. Apples, 2. Oranges, 3. ______, 4. Grapes, 5. Strawberries.
What is #3?
Bananas!
What color fruits and veggies help keep your heart strong?
Red.
Which part of the plant is a carrot?
The root.
True or false: A cashew, strawberry, and pea pod are all fruits.
True!
What vegetable makes you cry when you cut it?
Onions!
True or false: Broccoli has more protein than steak?
True!
What part of your body do green fruits and vegetables help?
Tummy
The part of a plant that is pollinated and becomes a seed
Flower!
Are mushrooms a fruit or a vegetable?
Neither! They're not even plants :0 They have their own biological category [fungi] between plants and animals (though, they're more closley related to animals).
What fruit are pickles made from?
Cucumbers!
What is the only fruit that has its seeds on the outside? (Hint: They're red)
Strawberries!
True or false: Vegetables are healthier than fruits.
False- all fruits and veggies are good for your body in unique ways!
Which part of the plant is asparagus?
The stem! (and flower)
What is an example of a flower we eat?
Broccoli, cauliflower, or asparagus heads!
If you made a salad with zucchini, tomatoes, peppers, and okra, could you call it a fruit salad?
Technically, yes! All of these are botanically classified as fruits.
What's the largest fruit in the world?
Pumpkins- they can grow to be over 2,000 pounds!
Calcium is a nutrient that helps keep your bones strong and is found in these vegetables: ______
Okra, leafy greens, and/or rhubarb!
True or false: A pepper is a fruit.
True! They have seeds inside which makes them a fruit.
True or false: Walnuts are a fruit.
True! All nuts are fruits (except ones that aren't technically "nuts" like a peanut which is a tuber)
What part of the plant is popcorn made from?
The seed! (A corn kernel)
What is the fastest-growing vegetable? (Hint: it's tall and green!)
Asparagus! It can grow 10 inches in just one day!
What nutrient is in most vegetables (and lots of fruits) that keeps you feeling full and helps move food through your body?
Fiber.