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,…
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…
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,…
Bramble fruits are a group of berries that typically grow on thorny, sprawling shrubs or trailing vines, most often belonging to the Rubus genus. They’re known for their clustered drupelets, sweet-to-tart flavors, and ability to thrive in both wild and cultivated settings. Common characteristics include prickly stems, arching canes, and fruits that shift in color…
When you think of passion fruit, you probably picture a small round fruit with wrinkled purple skin and golden, jelly-like pulp inside. But did you know that there are several types of passion fruit—each with their own color, size, flavor, and charm? From the tangy classics to massive tropical giants and banana-shaped surprises, passion fruit…
In a world dominated by uniform apples, identical bananas, and picture-perfect berries, there exists a hidden orchard of treasures: heirloom fruits. These time-honored varieties have been passed down through generations, nurtured without synthetic tampering or genetic shortcuts. Unlike their hybrid counterparts bred for durability and shelf life, heirloom fruits carry the taste of history—deep, complex…
Stone fruits, also known as drupes, are a fascinating category of fruit defined by their hard, stone-like seed at the center—surrounded by sweet, juicy flesh. From everyday favorites like peaches and cherries to more exotic varieties like mangosteen and velvet tamarind, stone fruits span a wide range of flavors, textures, and origins. What sets them…
Pome fruits are a type of fleshy fruit produced by plants in the rose family (Rosaceae). Botanically, pomes are classified as accessory fruits, which means the edible part is not derived directly from the ovary, but from the flower’s receptacle that swells and becomes fleshy. Inside, they contain a core with several seeds, which is…
Multiple fruits, also known as collective fruits, form from an entire inflorescence—a cluster of many individual flowers. Each flower has its own ovary, but after fertilization, these ovaries develop and fuse together into a single fruiting body. This is different from simple fruits (which develop from a single ovary of one flower) and aggregate fruits…
Aggregate fruits are a unique type of fruit that form from a single flower with multiple ovaries. Each ovary develops into a small individual fruit, and together these fruitlets cluster on a common receptacle. Unlike simple fruits (like a peach or cherry that develop from one ovary), aggregate fruits are essentially mini-fruit clusters that come…