Vegetables Padlet by Mackenzie Dobson

Flowers

mackenziedobsos08 — 2024-05-01 18:04:49 UTC

Broccoli is categorized as a flower. Broccoli is like a tree, it has its root and then many "flowers" connected to the root, giving the tree look. Broccoli is a key ingredient in this recipe.

Fruits

mackenziedobsos08 — 2024-05-01 18:04:59 UTC

Cucumbers are categorized as fruits. Cucumbers are categorized as a fruit because they have little seeds in the middle of them, they also grow from a cucumber flower.

Stems

mackenziedobsos08 — 2024-05-01 18:05:06 UTC

Asparagus are categorized as stems. Asparagus is considered a stem because the spears are essentially like stems, their leaves have just been reduced in size because of evolution.

Tubers

mackenziedobsos08 — 2024-05-01 18:05:13 UTC

Potatoes are categorized as tubers. A tuber is a plant that mainly grows underground, potatoes are tubers because of this.

Leaves

mackenziedobsos08 — 2024-05-01 18:05:19 UTC

Brussels Sprouts are categorized as leaves. Brussels sprouts are similar to cabbage, they're both a ball of leaves basically, showing why Brussels sprouts are considered leaves.

Seeds

mackenziedobsos08 — 2024-05-01 18:05:25 UTC

Corn is categorized as seeds. Each kernel of corn is considered it's own seed, making corn seeds.

Roots

mackenziedobsos08 — 2024-05-01 18:05:32 UTC

Beets are categorized as roots. Beets are roots because their edible part grows underground as a root.