#botany

Plant hormones play a critical role in regulating growth and development of plants. There are five major types of plant hormones: auxins, cytokinins,...    Read more

Despite its spiky exterior and its common use in savory dishes, pineapple is actually a fruit! Botanically speaking, fruits are the mature ovaries of...    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

Blackberries are a type of fruit, belonging to the genus Rubus in the rose family. They are commonly used in jams, jellies, pies, and other desserts....    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

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

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

Cherry tomatoes are scientifically classified as fruits, not vegetables. In botany, a fruit is defined as the mature ovary of a flowering plant that...    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

Black-eyed peas, scientifically known as Vigna unguiculata, are a type of legume that is commonly consumed in the southern United States and other...    Read more