#botany

A habanero pepper is actually a fruit. More specifically, it is a type of berry. In botanical terms, a fruit is defined as the mature ovary of a...    Read more

Red cabbage is a vegetable and not a fruit. While some people may confuse it with a fruit due to its vibrant and attractive color, the red cabbage is...    Read more

Blackberries are a type of fruit, belonging to the genus Rubus in the rose family. They are commonly used in jams, jellies, pies, and other desserts....    Read more

Plants have evolved a variety of strategies to attract pollinators, including producing flowers, emitting scents, and offering nectar. These...    Read more

Despite its spiky exterior and its common use in savory dishes, pineapple is actually a fruit! Botanically speaking, fruits are the mature ovaries of...    Read more

Cactus fruit, also known as prickly pear, is a fruit.Fruits are the mature ovary of a flowering plant and typically contain seeds. In the case of...    Read more

Snap pea pods are technically fruits as they develop from the ovary of a flower and contain seeds. However, they are commonly referred to as a...    Read more

The largest flower in North America is the Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum). It is also known as the titan arum and is native to the...    Read more

A tangelo is a type of citrus fruit that is a hybrid of a tangerine and a pomelo or grapefruit. Therefore, it is classified as a fruit, not a...    Read more

Plant hormones play a critical role in regulating growth and development of plants. There are five major types of plant hormones: auxins, cytokinins,...    Read more