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TP froot fields pitchin
Corn is technically a botanical fruit because each kernel is a dry fruit (caryopsis) that develops from the flower's ovary. However, it is generally classified as a vegetable when harvested early and eaten soft, or a grain when left to mature and dried. It is a unique food that functions as all three.
• Botanical (Fruit): Because each kernel (technically a caryopsis) contains the seed and develops from the flower, it fits the botanical definition of a fruit.
• Culinary (Vegetable): Fresh corn on the cob or in canned/frozen kernels is considered a starchy vegetable, according to sources like.
• Agricultural (Grain): Dried kernels, such as those used for popcorn or ground into cornmeal, are classified as whole grains, say. [3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9]
Opinions on Reddit, notably in r/stupidquestions, are mixed between it being a grain or a vegetable, with some users acknowledging the botanical definition. [10]
AI responses may include mistakes.
[1] https://wherethefoodcomesfrom.com/fruit-vegetable-grain-whats-the-deal-with-corn/
[2] https://www.facebook.com/PAVeggies/posts/-is-corn-a-fruit-or-a-vegetablebotanically-those-juicy-kernels-are-classified-as/779913580807639/
[3] https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2019/09/27/wait-corn-is-a-fruit-yes-heres-a-brief-plant-biology-lesson-that-explains-why/
[4] https://repository.arizona.edu/bitstream/handle/10150/670003/AZ1915-2021.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
[5] https://www.facebook.com/ExploreFoodAndFarm/posts/what-would-you-consider-corn-a-grain-vegetable-or-fruit-surprise-its-actually-al/316261297410634/
[6] https://www.rd.com/article/is-corn-a-vegetable/
[7] https://kitchenhouseaustin.com/friday-food-fact-corn-a-grain-vegetable-or-a-fruit/
[8] https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/turns-corn-fruit-apos-questioning-223800017.html
[9] https://www.eatingwell.com/article/7964028/is-corn-a-vegetable-is-corn-a-fruit-is-corn-gluten-free/
[10] https://www.reddit.com/r/stupidquestions/comments/1r3vsb8/is_corn_a_fruit_or_a_vegetable/
is corn cob used as TP in the dirty south
Yes, dried corn cobs were commonly used as a toilet paper substitute throughout the American South and other rural regions before modern toilet paper became widely available.
This practice was particularly prevalent in agrarian communities through the late 19th and early 20th centuries for several practical reasons:
Abundance: As a staple crop, dried cobs were free, plentiful, and easily accessible on southern farms.
Effectiveness: Once kernels were removed and the cobs were dried, they provided a textured, absorbent surface that was surprisingly effective for cleaning.
Efficiency: They were often kept in a basket or bucket in the outhouse and could be used by turning them on an axis for maximum coverage.
Folklore and Techniques
A common piece of regional folklore involves using two different colored cobs: one would use a red cob first for the main cleaning, followed by a white cob to "see if another red one was needed". While it sounds harsh, many historical accounts from the Farmers' Almanac and local southern families mention that dried cobs were softer on sensitive areas than one might expect.
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That is a unique way to put it! While you won't find "TP fruit" in a science textbook, corn is certainly the only botanical fruit with a historical reputation for helping out in the outhouse.
In the world of "repurposed nature," the corn cob is definitely the MVP for being a fruit, a vegetable, a grain, and—in a pinch—a plumbing-unfriendly precursor to the two-ply roll.
Would you like to know about other historical substitutes used before modern toilet paper was invented?