Raspberries are the edible fruit of a multitude of plant species in the genus Rubus of the rose family, most of which are in the subgenus Idaeobatus. The berries are also perennial with woody stems. Take a look below for 25 more interesting and fascinating facts about raspberries. 1. The name “raspberry” comes from “raspise”,…
24 Fun And Fascinating Facts About Mulberries
Mulberries are a genus of flowering plants in the family Moraceae. They are made up of 10 to 16 species of deciduous trees that grow wild and under cultivation in many temperate world regions. Take a look below for 24 more fun and fascinating facts about mulberries. 1. The closely related genus Broussonetia is also…
22 Fun And Interesting Facts About Miracle Fruit
Miracle fruit, also known as miracle berry, miraculous berry and sweet berry, is a plant known for its berry that, when eaten, causes sour foods, such as lemons and limes, subsequently consumed to taste sweet. This effect is due to miraculin. Take a look below for 22 more fun and interesting facts about miracle fruit….
23 Fun And Fascinating Facts About Marionberries
Marionberries are blackberries developed by the USDA ARS breeding program in cooperation with Oregon State University. It’s a cross between the Chehalem and Olallie blackberries. Take a look below for 23 more fun and fascinating facts about marionberries. 1. The marionberry is currently the most common blackberry cultivar, accounting for over half of all blackberries…
23 Interesting And Fascinating Facts About Juniper Berries
Junpier berries are the female seed cones produced by the various species of junipers. They aren’t true berries but cones with usually fleshy and merged scales, which give it the berry-like appearance. Take a look below for 23 more interesting and fascinating facts about juniper berries. 1. Cones from a handful of juniper species, especially…
23 Interesting And Fascinating Facts About Jabuticaba
Jabuticaba, also known as the Brazilian grapetree, is a tree in the family Myrtaceae, native to Minas Gerais and Sao Paulo states in Brazil. Related species in the genus Myciaria, often referred to by the same common names, are native to Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Peru and Bolivia. Take a look below for 23 more interesting…
23 Fun And Interesting Facts About Huckleberry
Huckleberry is a name used in North America for several plants in the family Ericaceae, in two closely related genera, Vaccinium and Gaylussacia. The huckleberry is the state fruit of Idaho. Take a look below for 23 more fun and interesting facts about huckleberry. 1. The name “huckleberry” is a North American variation of the…
22 Interesting And Fascinating Facts Abut Honeyberries
Honeyberries are a honeysuckle native throughout the cool temperate of the Northern Hemisphere. They’re available in countries such as North America, Canada, Japan, Russia and Poland. Take a look below for 22 more interesting and fascinating facts about honeyberries. 1. The leaves of the honeyberry tree are opposite, oval, 3 to 8 centimeters long and…
28 Interesting And Fascinating Facts About Grapes
Grapes are a fruit, botanically a berry, of the deciduous woody vines of the flowering plant genus Vitis. They can be eaten fresh or they can be used for making wine, jam, juicy, jelly, grape seed extract, raisins, vinegar and grape seed oil. Take a look below for 28 more interesting and fascinating facts about…
24 Interesting And Fascinating Facts About Goji Berries
Goji berries, or wolfberries, are the fruit of either the Lycium barbarum or Lycium chinense, two closely related species of boxthorn in the nightshade family, Solanaceae. The two species are native to Asia. Take a look below for 24 more interesting and fascinating facts about goji berries. 1. Goji berries are deciduous woody perennial plants…