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