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Is an Apple a Berry?

By Victoria · On: Dec 26, 22 · Last Modified: Dec 26, 22

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Have you heard in a few circumstances that apples are considered berries? Is that true? Let’s find out so we can stop the confusion!

An apple near a few strawberries.
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1 So, Are Apples Berries?
2 What Type of Fruits Are Apples?
3 Which Fruits Are Berries?

So, Are Apples Berries?

No, apples are not considered berries. It’s possible that you may have heard apples referred to as “berries” colloquially, but in the scientific sense of the term, apples are classified as pomaceous fruits.

What Type of Fruits Are Apples?

Wooden box with apples on a wooden table.

Apples are classified as pomaceous fruits, which are produced from a flower’s ovary and have a core containing seeds surrounded by a fleshy edible layer. Other pomaceous fruits include pears, peaches, and plums.

Which Fruits Are Berries?

Berries are those produced from a single ovary and have seeds and pulp contained within the fruit’s flesh. Examples of berries include grapes, strawberries, and blueberries.

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