#botany

Prickly pears are fruits. They are the fruit of the prickly pear cactus, which is native to the Americas. The fruit is also known as a tuna fruit or...    Read more

Plant cells are complex and varied, with different types of cells serving different functions. The various types of plant cells play an important...    Read more

A tangelo is a type of citrus fruit that is a hybrid of a tangerine and a pomelo or grapefruit. Therefore, it is classified as a fruit, not a...    Read more

Persimmon is a fruit. More specifically, it is a type of berry. A persimmon fruit is round or oval-shaped and typically orange-red to orange-yellow...    Read more

A nectarine is a fruit, not a vegetable. While nectarines are often confused with peaches, they are actually a distinct fruit with a smooth,...    Read more

A habanero pepper is actually a fruit. More specifically, it is a type of berry. In botanical terms, a fruit is defined as the mature ovary of a...    Read more

Radishes are vegetables.Radishes are root vegetables, which means they grow underground and are usually eaten raw or cooked. They are known for their...    Read more

The largest flower in North America is the Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum). It is also known as the titan arum and is native to the...    Read more

Snap pea pods are technically fruits as they develop from the ovary of a flower and contain seeds. However, they are commonly referred to as a...    Read more

Plants are a crucial part of the ecosystem, providing food and oxygen to the living organisms around them. But what are the different parts of a...    Read more