Fruit List Team A drupe, often called a stone fruit, is a fruit with a soft, fleshy outside that wraps around a single hard shell in the center. That shell—can be a pit, stone, or a hardened endocarp that protects a seed (or kernel) inside. Examples of Drupes Drupes can be grouped into three main categories: Let’s take … Read more
Stone fruits are fruits with a hard pit, or “stone,” in the middle, surrounded by juicy flesh. The stone isn’t the seed itself—it’s more like a shell that holds the seed inside. You might also hear these fruits called drupes. Their skins are usually thin and can feel either smooth, like cherries, or fuzzy, like … Read more
A pome is a fruit with a juicy outer layer and a firm central core that usually holds seeds inside a small capsule. Essentially, what makes them unique is their structure. At the center, they have a “core” that holds several small seeds. That core is wrapped in a tough, papery layer, and all of … Read more
A capsule fruit is one of the most common types of dry fruits you’ll come across. It starts out from a single ovary and, as it matures, its outer walls dry up. Once ripe, the capsule splits open on its own to let the seeds out. That splitting can happen in different ways—sometimes the fruit … Read more
If you’ve ever tossed an old T-shirt into a box of dye to give it a second life, you’re not alone. Many of us have experimented with store-bought dyes to freshen up fabrics, brighten crafts, or even rescue stained clothes. But long before bottles of synthetic colorants lined the shelves, people were turning to nature … Read more
Most fruits usually come from a single flower — one flower produces one fruit. But multiple fruits work a little differently. They are formed from a whole bunch of flowers that grow close together in a cluster, called an inflorescence. Each flower in that cluster makes its own little fruit, but instead of staying separate, … Read more
How many oil fruits can you name off the top of your head? I’ll bet the first ones that came to mind were coconut, olive, avocado, almond, or cashew nut. But the truth is, there are far more oleaginous fruits out there than most of us realize. By the way, the correct term for oil-rich … Read more
Luna asked: A wild vine has started growing along the fence at the back of my property. It’s producing small, bright orange fruits. The vine looks thin but strong. I’m not sure if it’s safe or edible. Has anyone encountered something like this? Answer to: Orange Fruit On Vine It sounds like you’ve discovered one of … Read more
A friend recently challenged me during a casual chat: “Name an orange fruit that starts with P.” At first, I laughed—how hard could that be? There are plenty of fruits that begin with P, right? Peach, papaya, pear, passionfruit… the list goes on. But then I paused. Orange? That little detail suddenly made the task … Read more
Palm fruits have been part of the human diet for centuries, shaping traditions and local economies around the world. Besides their sweet or nutty taste, palm fruits are full of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other nutrients that help keep the body healthy. In many cultures, they are also used as vital ingredients in medicines, oils, … Read more