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An edible seed [n 1] is a seed that is suitable for human or animal consumption. Of the six major plant parts, [ n 2 ] seeds are the dominant source of human calories and protein . [ 1 ] A wide variety of plant species provide edible seeds; most are angiosperms , while a few are gymnosperms .
The perianth is reduced to two scales, called lodicules, [8]: 11 that expand and contract to spread the lemma and palea; these are generally interpreted to be modified sepals. The fruit of grasses is a caryopsis, in which the seed coat is fused to the fruit wall. [8]: 16 A tiller is a leafy shoot other than the first shoot produced from the seed.
The word 'bean', for the Old World vegetable, existed in Old English, [3] long before the New World genus Phaseolus was known in Europe. With the Columbian exchange of domestic plants between Europe and the Americas, use of the word was extended to pod-borne seeds of Phaseolus, such as the common bean and the runner bean, and the related genus Vigna.
What do these vegetables have in common? These vegetables are all leafy greens. “Leafy greens are well-known for their high nutrient density, meaning they provide a significant amount of ...
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This is a list of plants that have a culinary role as vegetables. "Vegetable" can be used in several senses, including culinary, botanical and legal. This list includes botanical fruits such as pumpkins, and does not include herbs, spices, cereals and most culinary fruits and culinary nuts. Edible fungi are not included in this list.
Artichokes contain the most antioxidants of any vegetable, except beans, a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry found. Antioxidants circulate in the body and correct ...
The turnip or white turnip (Brassica rapa subsp. rapa) is a root vegetable commonly grown in temperate climates worldwide for its white, fleshy taproot.Small, tender varieties are grown for human consumption, while larger varieties are grown as feed for livestock.