Fig trees are deciduous, meaning that the leaves fall off the tree in the fall and winter. They are palmate, formed with lobes or leaflets that extend from the leaf's base. The number of lobes that make up the fig leaf is between three and seven. These lobes are shallow and toothed at their margins. The blades of the leaves can get up to 25 centimeters in length. They are thick, with rough upper surfaces and a soft hairiness.
Vegetables in Pods. 1  American groundnut (apios Americana): Grows on a perennial vine in eastern North America, producing edible beans and tubers. 2  The tubers are crunchy and nutritious; high in both starch and protein. 3  Soft and floury when cooked, with a mild and slightly sweet flavor.
The other parts of plants are considered vegetables. These include the stems, leaves and roots â and even the flower bud. The following are technically fruits: avocado, beans, peapods, corn kernels, cucumbers, grains, nuts, olives peppers, pumpkin, squash, sunflower seeds and tomatoes. Vegetables include celery (stem), lettuce (leaves), cauliflower and broccoli (buds), and beets, carrots and potatoes (roots). From a culinary standpoint, vegetables are less sweet â or more savory â and served as part of the main dish. Fruits are more sweet and tart and are most often served as a dessert or snack.