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15 Fascinating Facts About Fruits

Updated: Jan 8



  1. Apple: The apple tree originated in Central Asia and has been cultivated for over 4,000 years.

  2. Banana: Bananas are a type of herb, and the yellow fruit we eat is actually a banana flower.

  3. Mango: Mangoes have been cultivated for over 4,000 years in India, where they are considered a sacred fruit.

  4. Orange: Oranges are a hybrid fruit, created by crossing a pomelo with a tangerine.

  5. Watermelon: Watermelons are made up of about 92% water, making them one of the most hydrating fruits.

  6. Grapes: Grapes have been cultivated for over 8,000 years, with evidence of grape cultivation dating back to ancient Egypt.

  7. Strawberry: Strawberries are not actually a fruit, but rather a type of flower whose petals have been modified to produce a fleshy, fruit-like structure.

  8. Pineapple: Pineapples are a member of the bromeliad family, a group of plants native to the Americas.

  9. Peach: Peaches are a member of the rose family and are related to plums, cherries, and apricots.

  10. Cherry: Cherries are a type of stone fruit, which means they have a hard pit in the center.

  11. Plum: Plums are a type of Prunus fruit, which also includes cherries, apricots, and nectarines.

  12. Kiwi: Kiwi fruit is a type of berry and is native to China.

  13. Blueberry: Blueberries are a type of fruit that is native to North America and is a member of the heath family.

  14. Raspberry: Raspberries are a type of fruit that is made up of many small, individual drupelets.

  15. Lemon: Lemons are a type of citrus fruit that is native to Asia, and they are believed to have been first cultivated in China.



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