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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.

Is a Parsnip a Carrot? No, But They’re Related Botany
Where Are Strawberries From? A Global History Botany
Do Beans Grow in Pods? Explaining the Life Cycle Edibles
What Is the Biggest Watermelon Ever Grown?Edibles
Are Purple Strawberries Real? The Science Explained Botany
Is a Cucumber a Vine? Explaining Its Growth Structure Botany
Why Is It Illegal to Grow Gooseberries?Edibles
Where Do Beans Grow From? From Seed to Harvest Edibles
Are Tomatoes and Tomatillos Related?Botany
How Many Types of Arugula Are There?Edibles
Where Are Leeks Grown? From Origins to Major Producers Edibles
Are There Pink Apples? A Look at Red-Fleshed Varieties Edibles
Where Do Peanuts Grow? From Underground to Around the World Edibles
Where Do Artichokes Grow? From Climate to Regions Edibles
Where Do Mangoes Grow? From Tropics to Margins Edibles
How Lettuce Is Made: From Seed to Harvest Edibles
Where Does Rambutan Grow? From Asia to the Americas Botany
How Many Varieties of Lemons Are There?Botany
Where Does Rhubarb Come From? Its Origins Explained Botany
How to Grow Bean Sprouts on a Paper Towel Edibles
Where Are Beets Grown? From Farms to Gardens Edibles
Do Peppers Have Genders? Debunking the Myth Edibles
How Long Does Duckweed Take to Grow?Botany
How Are Green Beans Harvested? From Hand to Machine Edibles
How Many Kinds of Beets Are There?Edibles
When Do Oranges Grow and When Are They Harvested?Edibles
Where Do Parsnips Grow? From Farms to Home Gardens Edibles
How Many Types of Broccoli Are There?Edibles
Where Do Jalapeños Grow? From Mexico to Modern Farms Edibles
When Are Dates Harvested and at What Stage?Edibles