Do scientists classify anything as vegetables? The surprising botanical truth
                                
                                
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                                According to botanists at the Reading Science Center, the term 'vegetable' does not exist as a formal scientific category, but rather refers to any edible part of a plant that isn't a fruit. This critical distinction raises a fascinating question: do scientists classify anything as vegetables, or is it a purely culinary term rooted in tradition and taste?