Why Tomatoes Are Fruits, and Strawberries Aren't Berries

What part of a plant is botanically classified as a vegetable?

• The fruit

• The root, stem, or leaf

• The flower bud

• The seed

Which of these foods are botanically considered fruits?

• Rhubarb and cauliflower

• Corn and green beans

• Broccoli and spinach

• Carrots and potatoes

What is a key characteristic of a berry, according to botanical classification?

• It is a small, soft fruit with a thin skin.

• It develops from a single ovary and contains multiple seeds.

• It is typically sweet and grows on a vine or bush.

• It is an aggregate fruit made of many small fruits.

What is the large, red, fleshy part of a strawberry botanically known as?

• A true berry

• An aggregate fruit

• A fleshy receptacle

• An achene