Author

Marie Austin

On the editorial team at Biology Insights, Marie Austin reports on plant science and crop production from Greenwich, Connecticut. She worked as a fact-checker and research assistant for a popular science magazine after taking degrees in biology and science journalism. Austin specializes in the agricultural origins of everyday foods.

The Radish Germination Process From Seed to Sprout
Where Do Eggplants Come From? A Look at Their Origins
Is Broccoli a Hybrid? The History of Its Origins
Do Tomatoes Grow on Trees? The Truth Explained
Where Do Watermelons Naturally Grow?
How Were Carrots Made? The History of Their Colors
Where Are Persimmons From? Their Origins Explained
Guava Origin: Where Does This Fruit Come From?
Where Does Zucchini Come From? Its Origins Explained
Where Do Macadamia Nuts Grow? A Map of Major Regions
What Is a Prickly Pear? Cactus Fruit Explained
Is a Parsnip a Carrot? No, But They’re Related
Where Are Strawberries From? A Global History
Are Purple Strawberries Real? The Science Explained
Is a Cucumber a Vine? Explaining Its Growth Structure
Are Tomatoes and Tomatillos Related?
Where Does Rambutan Grow? From Asia to the Americas
How Many Varieties of Lemons Are There?
Where Does Rhubarb Come From? Its Origins Explained
How Long Does Duckweed Take to Grow?
Do Pumpkins Start Out White? The Science of Color
What Is a Sunchoke Plant? From Flower to Edible Root
Are There Purple Peppers? The Science Behind the Color
What Did Cucumbers Used to Look Like?
Why Is a Potato Not a Vegetable?
What Plant Do Brussels Sprouts Come From?
Do Peas Climb? Understanding How and Why
How Many Mustard Seeds Does One Plant Produce?
What Crops Have Purple Flowers and Why?
Does Cauliflower Grow in the Wild?