corn
Corn is a tricky one! Corn is a fruit, like tomatoes and peppers, because it develops from a flower's ovary. However, fresh corn is considered a starchy vegetable due to how it's typically used in cooking. They can be ground into flour, oil, and also be fermented to make alcoholic beverages.
Example
- I love to eat corn cooked with butter.
- "Don't forget to add some corn to your vegetable soup!", said mom.
- Did you know that popcorn is a type of corn kernel that pops when heated?