Fruit List Team Are there poisonous berries that look like blackberries? The short answer is No. Just like raspberries, blackberries don’t have true poisonous look-alikes. If you know what a blackberry looks like, there’s really nothing that can be confused with it. That said, I often see people online asking for help to identify very common berries. I … Read more
Many people believe that all berries that resemble raspberries—especially those growing on raspberry-like plants—are edible. But is this really true? Could there be poisonous berries that look like raspberries? For foragers and fruit lovers, the answer is reassuring: the true raspberry-like structure (clusters of tiny drupelets) is only found in edible Rubus species such as … Read more
Nothing says sunshine on a plate quite like a slice of golden, juicy melon. Watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew might be the stars you know best—but they’re only the beginning. Yellow melons bring a whole new level of sweetness, crispness, and flavor variety to the table, and they’re as gorgeous as they are refreshing. From bright … Read more
At first glance, foraging for wild berries can feel like discovering nature’s hidden treasure. Few things seem more inviting than clusters of plump, dark-blue fruits gleaming under the forest canopy. To the untrained eye, they all look like blueberries—sweet, harmless, and ready to eat. But here’s where the danger lies. Not every berry that resembles … Read more
Fruits with gooey seeds have fascinating adaptations for animal dispersal. Birds and other animals that eat the fruit often end up with seeds clinging to their beaks, which are later rubbed off onto branches where they can take root. Seeds with slimy coatings are also well-suited to surviving a trip through the digestive system, passing … Read more
In Japan, square watermelons are grown inside boxes so they take on a cube shape. The idea behind this unusual practice is mostly for easier storage and stacking. I’ve always loved triangle shapes, and the first time I heard about square watermelons, I wondered if triangular fruits might exist naturally. The truth is, fruits generally … Read more
How many nuts starting with the letter N can you name? If you can think of more than five, you’re ahead of most people. The truth is, there aren’t many nuts that begin with N. I’ve listed the ones I know here, and I’ll add more if I come across them. If you know of … Read more
Tucked away in markets and kitchens around the world are nuts that don’t always get the same spotlight as almonds or cashews, yet they bring their own unique history and story. Among these are a handful whose names begin with the letter T. Some are prized for their flavor, others valued for cultural or botanical … Read more
To enjoy a healthy and flavorful diet, it helps to include a wide range of nuts beyond the ones you already know. However, this can be challenging if you aren’t familiar with the many different types available. One of the playful ways I enjoy expanding my knowledge of fruits and nuts is by exploring those … Read more
Trying to come up with nuts that begin with the letter K is harder than you might think. Beyond the more familiar ones like kola nut or kukui nut, there aren’t many that easily come to mind. In fact, K is one of those rare letters where the list is surprisingly short. Still, we managed … Read more