What is Technically Not a Vegetable? The Surprising Truth
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According to botanists, the term "vegetable" does not exist, as it is a culinary classification, not a scientific one. This means that everything we refer to as a vegetable is technically not a vegetable from a purely scientific standpoint, but rather a catch-all term for many different edible plant parts. The common confusion often arises when we apply everyday culinary definitions to things that are botanically fruits.
