The Plant Parts We Eat Stems
Seeds
A stem is the main body of the plant.
A seed is a fertilized plant ovule. corn on the cob
peas
asparagus celery
soybeans in pod (edamame)
Flowers
Root
A flower is the reproductive structure plants with seeds.
Roots connect the plant the ground while storing water and food. carrot
radish
cauliflower
beet
Fruit
potato
A fruit is the fleshy part of the plant that contains the seeds.
Leaves
cucumber
watermelon
Usually green and flat, leaves are the main site of photosynthesis.
eggplant lettuce
broccoli
cabbage
spinach
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