Fruits Smooth skin and an enlarged fleshy area that surrounds the core.

FRUITS and Vegetable Classifications

Fruits

Pomes

Smooth skin and an enlarged fleshy area that surrounds the core

Examples

ApplePearkiwi

Drupes

Contain a single seed, or pit, surrounded by juicy flesh.

ExamplesPeachCherryPlumNectarines

apricot

Berries

Fragile cell structure; pulpy and juicy; tiny seeds embedded in flesh

ExamplesBlackberryCranberries

Stawberries

Grapes

Melons

Hard out surface that is smooth or netted; juicy flesh.

ExamplesCantaloupe

HoneydewWatermelon

Citrus Fruits

Grow in warm regions, firm rind and pulpy flesh

Examples

OrangesGrapefruit

Tangerines

Lemons

Limes

Tropical Fruits

Grow in very warm climates; differ in skin composition and seed characteristics.

Examples

BananasPineappleAvocadosDates

FigsMangosPomegranates

papayas

Vegetables

Flowers

Come from the flower part of the plant.

Examples-Broccoli and Cauliflower

Fruits

From the fruit part of the plant.

Examples-Tomato, cucumber, pepper, eggplant, and squash

Seeds

Come from the plant part that grows new plants.

Examples-Beans, corn, and peas.

Stems

Come from the stem of the plant.

Examples-Celery

Leaves

Come from the leaf of the plant.

Examples-Cabbage, lettuce, spinach, and brussel sprouts.

Roots

Come from the root of the plant and can be eaten raw or cooked.

Examples-Carrots, turnips, and radishes.

Tubers

A large underground stem that stores nutrients.

Examples-Potatoes and yams

Bulbs

Have layers of fleshy leaves surrounding the underground part of the stem.

Examples-Onions and garlic

Identity Confusion?

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