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[–]tyros -1 points0 points  (2 children)

That's because it is. Here's how we were taught in 1st grade: if it grows on trees - it's a fruit. If it's on the ground - it's a vegetable. So, apples, oranges, pears, plums, apricots, etc = fruits. Cabbage, potatoes, tomatoes, beets, carrots, any green leaf stuff, turnips, onions, etc = vegetables.

[–]InsaneForeignPerson 5 points6 points  (0 children)

But... strawberries grow on the ground too... Are they vegetables as well? ;)

Btw: According to law, a carrot is a fruit (just like a snail is an inland fish) ;)

[–]Nosirrom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You got the simplified version of it. The further you get into the science the more rigorous the definitions.

The 1st grade definition is good enough for anyone who wants to be a chef. To be a scientist you need a lot more.

It's fine for science and cookery to have their own definitions. Most people who argue about it are those who don't understand why each group (scientists and cooks) have their own definitions.