Fruit Facts and Spoilers: A Botanical Approach

[Recording of live webinar on 12/14/22]
Did you know that every flowering plant species produces fruit? So why aren’t there more choices in the produce department at the grocers? It might be because most fruit are NOT EDIBLE. At least by humans. At least not more than once… What is a fruit and why can’t we eat them all? We will explore this during a botanical foray into flowering plant reproduction and the mechanism plants employ for the job.
Presented by James Stevenson, Education and Outreach Supervisor.
Recommended for adults and youth over 12. "This or That?" content is inspired by a field guide available for purchase through the UF/IFAS Bookstore: "This or That? A Beginner's Guide to Commonly Misidentified Animals and Plants in Florida" (ifasbooks.ifas.ufl.edu/showpro...)
If you would like to reference written species comparison, please check out our UF/IFAS Blogs site: blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/global/tag...
If you're interested to learn on-the-go, check out our "Naturally Florida" podcast: link.chtbl.com/NaturallyFlorida
Questions? Contact your local Natural Resources Agent, Lara Milligan at [e-mail]
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