Vegetables Crossword

Name vegetables from clues about how they grow and taste.

								G
			S					A
			P	E	P	P	E	R
			I					L
		O	N	I	O	N		I
			A					C
B	R	O	C	C	O	L	I
			H			E
						T
	C	A	R	R	O	T
	E			A		U
	L			D		C
	E			I		E
	R			S
	Y			H

P	O	T	A	T	O

Across

Crunchy vegetable that comes in many colors
Vegetable that makes you cry when you cut it
Green vegetable that looks like a tiny tree
Orange root vegetable
Starchy tuber that can be baked or fried

Down

Pungent bulb used in cooking worldwide
Leafy green associated with Popeye
Leafy base of most salads
Crunchy stalk often served with peanut butter
Small, peppery red root vegetable

About Vegetables

Vegetables are edible parts of plants, including roots, stems, leaves, and flowers. They are essential to a healthy diet, providing vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Different cultures around the world have developed unique ways of preparing and enjoying vegetables.

Vegetables Vocabulary

This crossword uses descriptive clues about vegetable appearance, taste, and plant biology. Students must identify vegetables from clues like 'orange root vegetable rich in vitamin A' (CARROT) or 'small, pungent bulb used to flavor many dishes' (GARLIC).

How to Use This Crossword in Class

Use this crossword in a health or nutrition class. After completing it, have students sort the vegetables by which part of the plant they come from (root, stem, leaf, flower). Then discuss the nutritional benefits of eating a variety of vegetables.

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