Botanically speaking, a fruit is a seed-bearing structure that develops from the ovary of a flowering plant, whereas vegetables are all other plant parts, such as roots, leaves and stems. … This includes such botanical fruits as eggplants, bell peppers and tomatoes.Jun 12, 2012
What’s the Difference Between a Fruit and a Vegetable? – Live Science
http://www.livescience.com/33991-difference-fruits-vegetables.html
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