Lemons are a type of yellow-skinned citrus fruits that grow on the lemon tree. All types of lemons are known for their acidic, sour taste with some varieties being sweeter than others. There are actually only a few varieties of lemons that are classed as “true” lemons. Many kinds of lemons are actually hybrids of true lemons and other types of citrus fruits.

Many consider mangoes to be the most widely cultivated type of tropical fruit in the world. Because of this, it’s not surprising that there are literally hundreds of mango varieties. Mango varieties can vary in taste and appearance. But most types of mangoes have sweet taste, a juicy fibrous pulp and thick waxy skin.

Mangoes come in a number of varieties with some having reddish-green, yellow, or orange skins. Ripe mangoes also come in varying shapes and sizes including oval and kidney-shaped.

The are many types of vegetables that have different colors and flavors. The different types of vegetables are grouped together depending on which part of the plant is eaten. Of course, it is difficult to categorize each vegetable exactly. Some types of vegetables can fall into a number of categories when different parts of the plant are edible. For example, both the root and leaves of beetroot are edible.

There are thousands of types of potatoes that come in all shapes and sizes. Some kinds of potatoes such as Russet or Idaho have a starchy texture and are good for mashing, frying, and baking. Other kinds of potato such as red varieties have a waxy feel and are good for boiling and serving in salads. Different colored potatoes such as the purple varieties are a type of potato that has even more health benefits than regular all-purpose potatoes.

Olives are a type of fruit that grows on olive trees and are very healthy for you. There are hundreds of varieties of olives that mainly grow in countries around the Mediterranean but they also grow in other locations such as California. Spain, Greece, and Italy are the largest producers of green olives, purple olives, and black olives. The salty, bitter, and sometimes fruity taste of olives is mainly due to preserving techniques used to cure olives.

There are more than 2000 different types of fruits and many of us are familiar with the benefits of eating various kinds of fruits. The 5 main categories of fruits are drupes, pomes, berries, citrus fruits, and pepo. If you also include tropical fruits as a type of fruit, then there are actually 6 categories of fruits.