Botany & Plants
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Which slender, hollow herb blades offer a delicate onion flavor when freshly snipped?
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Which tropical vine gourd is harvested young as a vegetable and dried mature into sponges?
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Which large orange squash is iconic for jack-o'-lantern carving and autumn pies?
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Which earthy, aromatic seed spice crop is fundamental to Indian and Mexican cuisine?
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Which oilseed crop produces tiny flavorful seeds used on burger buns and in tahini?
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Which leafy Asian green with tender dark leaves is known as Shanghai _ _ _ _?
CHOYWhich speckled bean variety is the most popular dry bean in Mexican cooking?
PINTOWhich dark leafy green, often considered a superfood, has sturdy crinkled leaves?
KALEWhich feathery-topped bulb vegetable offers a distinct anise or licorice flavor?
FENNELWhich East Asian legume crop is processed into tofu, edamame, and vegetable oil?
SOYBEANWhich cool, cylindrical green vine fruit is eaten fresh in salads or pickled?
CUCUMBERWhich tiny black seed crop with an onion-like aroma tops naan flatbreads?
NIGELLAWhich feathery Japanese mustard green adds a mild peppery bite to salads?
MIZUNAWhich bright red fruit is commonly treated as a culinary staple in salads and sauces?
TOMATOWhich root crop is famous for being orange and rich in beta-carotene?
CARROTWhich hard-shelled ornamental relative of squash is dried for decoration?
GOURDWhich tight, magenta-and-white leafed Italian chicory forms a small round head?
RADICCHIOWhich round seed spice crop comes from the dried fruits of the cilantro plant?
CORIANDERWhich mucilaginous warm-season pod crop is a traditional staple in gumbo?
OKRAWhich green stalk item is famous for its crisp crunch and high water content?
CELERYWhich major fiber crop yields soft fluffy bolls processed into textile fabrics?
COTTONWhich fiery Caribbean pepper cultivar shaped like a hat is the _ _ _ _ _ _ bonnet?
SCOTCHWhich sweet, smoky dried dark pepper is made from a ripe poblano chili?
ANCHOWhich crispy, thick-walled pea cultivar is eaten whole and called a _ _ _ _ pea?
SNAPWhich broad-leafed, mildly bitter chicory green is popular in Italian bean soups?
ESCAROLEWhich crunchy, sweet Mexican turnip root is eaten raw with lime and chili powder?
JICAMAWhich bitter, curly-leafed chicory cultivar is used in fancy European salad mixes?
ENDIVEWhich yellow summer crop is called yellow crookneck _ _ _ _ _ _?
SQUASHWhich needle-like aromatic shrub herb has a pine scent and seasons roasted meats?
ROSEMARYWhich pale green, pear-shaped summer squash is native to Mesoamerica?
CHAYOTEWhich tart red stalk crop is technically a vegetable but prepared like a fruit in pies?
RHUBARBWhich small-seeded cereal grass crop is an ancient food staple across Africa and Asia?
MILLETWhich ancient Aztec crop produces nutritious pseudocereal grain and edible leafy greens?
AMARANTHWhich smooth, pale green vine melon has sweet green interior flesh?
HONEYDEWWhich three-leafed nitrogen-fixing legume is widely planted as a soil cover crop?
CLOVERWhich rough-skinned tropical root tuber is distinct from a sweet potato?
YAMWhich warty Asian vine vegetable crop with medicinal properties is _ _ _ _ _ _ melon?
BITTERWhich tiny-leaved woody herb is paired with rosemary in savory roasts?
THYMEThis crisp green standard in Caesar salads is called _ _ _ _ _ _ _ lettuce.
ROMAINEWhich fast-spreading perennial herb features cool, refreshing aromatic leaves?
MINTWhich large, flat green broad bean crop requires shelling and skinning before eating?
FAVAWhich sweet, nut-flavored edible tuber comes from the roots of native sunflowers?
SUNCHOKEThis popular green tree-like cruciferous head is called _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
BROCCOLIWhich lantern-shaped, intensely hot orange chili pepper originates from Yucatan?
HABANEROWhich reddish-brown, organ-shaped bean is essential in traditional chili con carne?
KIDNEYWhich crisp subterranean water bulb is common in Asian stir-fry dishes?
CHESTNUTWhich small white bean variety is traditionally baked with molasses and pork?
NAVYWhich dried fruit of a tropical vine crop yields black peppercorn powder?
BERRYThe spicy green chili cultivar commonly sliced on tacos is the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ pepper.
JALAPENOWhich hardy cereal grain crop is processed into rolled flakes for morning porridge?
OATSWhich starchy woody shrub root is processed into tapioca starch?
CASSAVAWhich tall golden flower crop is harvested for crunchy edible seeds and cooking oil?
SUNFLOWERWhich unfurled spring frond shoot harvested from ostrich foliage is a fiddlehead _ _ _ _?
FERNWhich slender red hot pepper is typically dried and ground into spice powder?
CAYENNEWhich tan, pear-shaped winter squash has sweet orange flesh inside?
BUTTERNUTWhich Andean pseudocereal crop yields protein-rich edible seeds cooked like grain?
QUINOAWhich crisp, bright green chili pepper is hotter than a jalapeno?
SERRANOThe classic mild pepper variety with zero spice is the _ _ _ _ pepper.
BELLWhich crescent-shaped seed crop provides the distinctive flavor in rye bread?
CARAWAYWhich curled, young ostrich fern shoot is harvested in early spring as a wild delicacy?
FRONDWhich sharp, lemony-tasting perennial salad leaf is used in French green sauces?
SORRELWhich tender green spring shoot emerges from underground crowns in garden beds?
ASPARAGUSWhich round, beige pulse crop is the primary ingredient in hummus and falafel?
CHICKPEAWhich pungent white root vegetable condiment is made from horse _ _ _ _ _ _?
RADISHWhich broad-leafed member of the onion family resembles a large green stalk?
LEEKWhich leafy green with dark green leaves is high in iron and favored by Popeye?
SPINACHWhich fresh herb leaves come from the coriander plant and season salsa?
CILANTROWhich aromatic leafy herb is the core ingredient in classic Italian pesto?
BASILWhich dried legume crop harvested for dry split peas is called a _ _ _ _ _ pea?
FIELDWhich large edible flower bud crop features tender leaves and a buttery heart?
ARTICHOKEWhich pickled unopened flower bud crop of a Mediterranean shrub seasons tartar sauce?
CAPERWhich dark-skinned legume crop is a staple in Caribbean turtle bean soup?
BLACKWhich dark, hardy grain grass crop is used to bake dense European caraway bread?
RYEThis mild, green-stemmed stalk is frequently called a spring _ _ _ _ _.
ONIONWhich small, scalloped summer squash resembles a tiny flying saucer?
PATTYPANWhich yellow-flowering oilseed crop cultivar was developed in Canada from rapeseed?
CANOLAWhich Asian spoon-shaped dark green leaf crop forms a low ground rosette?
TATSOIWhich leafy brassica with thick stems is commonly called Chinese broccoli?
GAILANWhich Chinese cabbage cultivar with thick white stalks is called _ _ _ choy?
BOKWhich tree crop tapped in spring yields sap boiled down into pancake syrup?
MAPLEWhich drought-resistant grain crop is grown for syrup, grain, and livestock feed?
SORGHUMWhich aquatic plant root crop features a distinctive wheel pattern of holes inside?
LOTUSWhich immature green soybeans are boiled in their pods and salted as an appetizer?
EDAMAMEWhich small, prickly cucumber cultivar is ideal for pickling whole in jars?
GHERKINWhich flat, tender pea pod with tiny seeds is widely used in stir-fries?
SNOWWhich small, round green seeds grow inside pods on climbing vines?
PEASWhich prized spice crop consists of the hand-harvested red stigmas of a crocus flower?
SAFFRONWhich creamy-white root crop resembles a pale carrot and sweetens after frost?
PARSNIPWhich tiny yellow chili cultivar is called a banana _ _ _ _ _ _?
PEPPERWhich smoke-dried chili pepper is made from ripe red jalapenos?
CHIPOTLEWhich climbing orchid vine crop produces fragrant beans used in baking?
VANILLAWhich versatile agricultural crop yields strong plant fibers, seeds, and seed oil?
HEMPWhich fiery green Japanese rhizome crop is freshly grated to serve with sushi?
WASABIWhich peppery, tender salad leaf is also known as rocket in European cuisine?
ARUGULAWhich yellow winter squash produces fibrous, noodle-like strands when baked?
SPAGHETTIWhich lens-shaped pulse crop comes in brown, green, and red varieties for soups?
LENTILWhich ancient cereal grain crop is widely used in soup, animal feed, and brewing?
BARLEYWhich tiny, tart French pickled cucumber is served alongside charcuterie?
CORNICHONWhich sweet, heart-shaped red pepper is stuffed into Spanish green olives?
PIMIENTOWhich ancient crop produces linseed oil, linen fiber, and omega-3 rich seeds?
FLAXWhich heirloom red-and-white mottled bean was cultivated by ancient Native Americans?
ANASAZIWhich citrusy, woody rhizome crop is a foundational spice in Thai tom yum soup?
GALANGALWhich broad-leafed cash crop is cured and processed for smoking products?
TOBACCOWhich sweet, pod-eaten pea variety is called an _ _ _ _ _ _ pod sugar pea?
EDIBLEWhich large, yellowish root crop is a hardy hybrid of turnip and cabbage?
RUTABAGAWhich knobby, subterranean root vegetable is grown specifically for its celery-flavored bulb?
CELERIACWhich deep-rooted legume forage crop produces small nutritious sprouts for salads?
ALFALFAWhich long, dark dried chili pepper is essential in classic Mexican mole sauce?
PASILLAThe small, fiery pepper named after a state in Mexico is the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ pepper.
TABASCOWhich round, purple-topped root vegetable has sharp edible green leaves above ground?
TURNIPWhich flooded-paddy grain crop feeds over half of the world's population?
RICEWhich major staple cereal grass crop is ground into flour for bread making?
WHEATWhich drought-tolerant native bean crop thrives in arid desert climates of the Southwest?
TEPARYWhich feathery green herb is famous for seasoning cucumbers in pickling jars?
DILLWhich sweet, orange-fleshed netted crop is commonly called a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _?
MUSKMELONWhich knobby, pungent underground rhizome is used to flavor tea and Asian cooking?
GINGERWhich nitrogen-fixing legume crop is grown for forage and green manure?
CULLENWhich versatile Japanese mustard spinach features large dark green oval leaves?
KOMATSUNAWhich dark green summer squash is widely grown in home gardens and harvested young?
ZUCCHINIWhich small, peppery root vegetable is typically red on the outside and white inside?
RADISHThis elongated purple eggplant cultivar is known as the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ eggplant.
JAPANESEWhich dark green, ribbed winter squash is shaped like a tree nut?
ACORNWhich tall tropical grass stalks produce raw sugar crystals?
CANEWhich bright orange underground rhizome crop gives curry powder its vibrant color?
TURMERICWhich record-breaking hot chili bred in South Carolina is called the Carolina _ _ _ _ _ _?
REAPERWhich sweet vine fruit including cantaloupe is grown in warm crop fields?
MELONWhich starchy tropical root crop is fermented to make Hawaiian poi?
TAROWhich round cruciferous item has tightly packed leaves and forms a heavy head?
CABBAGEWhich common red slicing tomato variety is named the _ _ _ _ _ _ state tomato?
GARDENWhich mild, wide dark green chili is famously stuffed to make chiles rellenos?
POBLANOWhich common green herb comes in flat-leaf and curly varieties for garnishing?
PARSLEYWhich ancient European cluster root crop sweetens after cooking?
SKIRRETWhich licorice-flavored seed crop is used to flavor traditional spirits like ouzo?
ANISEWhich subterranean tuber staple is colloquially known as a _ _ _ _?
SPUDWhich yellow grain grows on long cobs wrapped in leafy husks?
CORNWhich maple-scented seed and leaf crop is widely used in Indian dal dishes?
FENUGREEKWhich sharp, peppery brassica leafy green yields seeds used to make condiment paste?
MUSTARDWhich aquatic peppery leafy green crop growing in streams is water _ _ _ _ _?
CRESSThe miniature heads growing on long stems are called Brussels _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
SPROUTSWhich bottle-shaped gourd crop is dried and hollowed to create liquid containers?
CALABASHWhich velvety gray-green leaf herb is traditional in Thanksgiving poultry stuffing?
SAGEWhich highly aromatic seed pod crop is known as the queen of spices?
CARDAMOMWhich notoriously fiery Indian chili is named the _ _ _ _ _ pepper?
GHOSTWhich fast-growing grass shoots are harvested tender for Asian culinary dishes?
BAMBOOWhich colorful leaf crop with brightly dyed stems is called _ _ _ _ _ chard?
SWISSWhich aquatic tuber crop with crisp white flesh is the _ _ _ _ _ chestnut?
WATERWhich triangular pseudocereal seed crop is ground into flour for Japanese soba noodles?
BUCKWHEATWhich long dark root crop is known as the oyster plant for its delicate seafood flavor?
SALSIFYWhich knobby sunflower root tuber is called a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ artichoke?
JERUSALEMWhich long, slender brown root vegetable is known as gobo in Japanese cuisine?
BURDOCKThe sweet orange tuber staple is often called a sweet _ _ _ _ _ _.
POTATOWhich tall tropical grass crop harvested for sweet juice is _ _ _ _ _ cane?
SUGARWhich broad-leafed brassica greens are a classic slow-cooked staple in Southern cuisine?
COLLARDSWhich broad leafy crop with thick stems is grown for dark nutrient-dense greens?
CHARDWhich fibrous dried interior of a luffa gourd crop is used as a natural bath sponge?
TOWELWhich flat, butter-flavored bean crop is named after the capital city of Peru?
LIMAWhich sweet herbal leaf plant is cultivated as a natural zero-calorie sweetener?
STEVIAWhich pungent dried herb is a classic seasoning on pizza and Greek dishes?
OREGANOWhich round, bulbous brassica stem crop grows above ground with emerging leaf stalks?
KOHLRABIWhich mild, small copper-skinned bulb grows in clusters like garlic?
SHALLOTThe deep crimson root commonly pickled in jars is the red _ _ _ _.
BEETWhich pungent bulb consists of multiple cloves and is common in Italian cooking?
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