Biology 2217B Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Brassica Oleracea, Brassicaceae, Broccoli
13 Jul 2019
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Ripened plant ovary that contains seeds: apricots, tomatoes, oranges, pineapples, nuts, beans, squash and bell peppers, vegetable. Leaves, stems, roots and other plant parts that don"t contain seeds: rhubarb, lettuce, celery, broccoli, radishes and carrots. Rhubarb is a culinary fruit: vegetable (non-scientific term) Savory plant parts that can be eaten unsweetened or salted. Brassicaceae: mustard family, many are mediterranean in origin, phytochemicals important in diet. 174: from original wild type of brassica oleracea. Swiss chard, beetroot (lab 4) and sugar beet (p 55-56) are all derived from the same species, beta vulgaris. Beetroot and sugar beet are both biennials: spinach (spinacia oleracea) Fruits & vegetables: two prominent families, cucurbitaceae. Cucurbitaceae: gourd or cucumber family, fruit is a pepo (p. 89) Central/south america: one of three main staples of american natives. Corn, beans, squash: various cucurbita spp. Pumpkin, the acorn, hubbard and butternut squashes, and zucchini: cucumber (cucumis sativus) - asia, watermelon (citrullus lanatus) - africa.
