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Vegetable is a culinary term. Its definition has no scientific value, and is somewhat arbitrary and subjective. Any part of an herbaceous plant that humans eat whole or in part is a vegetable, except for culinary fruits and arguably grains, nuts, herbs, and spices. Also, mushrooms are commonly considered vegetables, despite belonging to a different biological kingdom, namely fungi (which used to be classified as plants).
Vegetables include leaf vegetables (for example lettuce), stem vegetables (asparagus), root vegetables (carrot), flower vegetables (broccoli), bulbs (garlic) and botanical fruits such as cucumbers, squashes, pumpkins, avocados, capsicums, as well as botanical pulses such as green beans, and fleshy, immature seeds such as those of peas or beans.
Since "vegetable" is not a botanical term, there is no contradiction in a plant part being a fruit botanically while still being considered a vegetable (see diagram). See Nix v. Hedden for a United States Supreme Court's ruling on the matter.
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Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association - Offers information to consumers and growers about food safety and quality, food prices, farm labor issues and governmental affairs.
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Minnesota Fruit And Vegetable Association - Non-profit organization committed to Minnesota's fruit and vegetable growers and related agri-businesses.
Ohio Vegetable and Potato Growers Association - Organization of commercial vegetable growers focused on legislative, educational and research activities. Offers research program and growers conference details.
Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers' Association - Collects, coordinates and disseminates information for the betterment and profitability of the industry; provides consumer information, education resources and new product information.
Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association - Represents produce growers, processors, packers and allied industry members throughout the Pacific Northwest. Offers education, research, and resource links.
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Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association - Group of commercial vegetable, potato and berry growers and allied industry personnel dedicated to promoting the trade and educating its members.
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The Vegetable Growers News - Includes US vegetable industry news, online buyer's guide, and vegetable industry links.
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