Roots, Stems, Leaves, Oh My! Unveiling the Truth About Vegetables and Fruits from CNN’s Expert Analysis
Ithaca, New York – Have you ever wondered about the true nature of vegetables? It turns out, the definition of vegetables varies depending on whether you are considering botany or horticulture. According to Steve Reiners, a horticulture professor at Cornell University, while fruits are defined as anything that contains seeds, vegetables encompass a wide range of edible plants, including roots, stems, leaves, and flowers. In the world of botany, vegetables such as carrots, beets, lettuce, …