All you have to do is select the green items and discard the others. All fruit and vegetables are when they are ripe; there's no need to include the leaves.
There are 12 correct entries. Get 3 incorrect and the game ends.
CucumberAvocado Lettuce Persian lime Ginger Sweet potatoes Parsley Celery Brussels sprouts Banana Canistel British asparagus Peas Concord grapes Turmeric root Basil MintCarrot Granny Smith Turnips
Left click to select the correct answers. Right click if using a keyboard to cross out things you know are incorrect to help you narrow things down.
Did you know that avocados are a fruit, not a vegetable? The Hass avocado is very popular due to its rich, creamy flesh and superior taste. These varieties of avocado were first produced in the 1920s and have since been a bestseller.
The Granny Smith apple is named after Maria Ann Smith, who lived in Australia.
The origin of celery can be traced back to the Mediterranean. Celery was once used for medicinal remedies such as toothache, rheumatism, and arthritis. A popular variety of celery is pascal, known for its flavour and wide stems.
Cucumber: We think of the cucumber as a vegetable; however, it's another fruit. You would never believe how many nutrients and health advantages one cucumber may contain. They are rich in vitamins and minerals, such as iron, calcium, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium, and low in calories. One of the best cucumbers in the UK is the Femspot. These varieties of cucumber are one of the earliest to grow in the UK.
Lettuce: Lettuce has been around for over 2000 years and dates back to Ancient Egypt and Greece. In the UK, a popular choice is the iceberg. The lettuce has a low calorie content, so good for weight watchers.
Asparagus: Most people who eat asparagus can smell the asparagus in their urine when they have a wee. Asparagus is good for your health as it can help to keep blood pressure, blood sugar, and blood lipid levels under control. One of the varieties of asparagus in the UK is named "British Asparagus." The season only lasts for around eight weeks and is very popular while available. The tips have the best taste.
The Persian lime is the most common lime produced in the world. Limes were issued to British Navy sailors in days gone by to help against scurvy. Limes are members of the citrus family, which is also made up of grapefruits, oranges, and lemons.
Parsley: The parsley comes from the same family as celery, carrots, and cumin. It has been suggested that parsley is probably the most commonly used herb in the world. Parsley is a key component of tabbouleh, a national dish in Lebanon. Traditionally in the UK, the two primary varieties of parsley are flat leaf and curly parsley.
Basil: Mint, rosemary, lavender, and oregano all belong to the same family as basil. India and other tropical parts of Asia are the original home of basil. There, it has been grown for over 5,000 years. In the UK, sweet basil (Ocimum basilcum) is the most widely produced and consumed. Basil can be used in many dishes, including soups, pasta, and on top of a pizza.
Mint: Mint is used in food, toothpaste, chewing gum, and some beauty products. In food preparation, it can be used in fresh or dried form. Mint leaves also have a medical benefit because they are rich in vitamin A and C. Good for your eyesight and vision in the day and the night. Native to the UK, spearmint "Mentha spicata" is grown in many gardens and allotments. This mint is also known as common mint, lamb mint, and mackerel mint. Used in all types of cooking, it can also make spearmint tea.
Peas: In the eighteenth century, amateur plant breeder Thomas Edward Knight of Downton, near Salisbury, England, created the first sweet-tasting pea in history. Lentils, beans, and peas all belong to the legume family. In the UK, mushy peas are very popular with British "Fish and Chips.".
Brussels sprouts: The 'Brigitte F1' Brussels sprout is the most common sprout used in the UK. Other
Popular varieties include Prince Marvel and Jade Cross E. The Brussels sprout, along with carrots, cauliflower, leaks, and swede, is a very popular vegetable with the Sunday roast.
Incorrect answers:
Carrots can also be purple, red, white, and yellow. Autumn King is a variety of carrot in the UK. It's good for cooking or raw in a salad.
One of the most popular bananas is the Cavendish variety.
The turmeric root is yellow/brown in its raw state.
The canistel is a fruit and turns orange-yellow when ripe.
Sweet potatoes come in a variety of colours and range in colours from brown, yellow, orange, red, or purple.
Turnips come in a range of colours, including white and purple. There are several varieties of turnips, like Golden Ball, Purple Top, White Lady, and Yellow Globe.
Popular varieties of ginger are common ginger, very popular, and buderim ginger, maybe the best in the world.
Concord grapes are usually dark blue or purple.
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