Elderberry, or sambucus, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Adoxaceae. The genus was formerly placed in the honeysuckle family, Caprifoliaceae, but was reclassified as Adoxaceae due to genetic and morphological comparisons to plants in the genus Adoxa. Take a look below for 24 more fun and interesting facts about elderberry. 1. Elderberry…
24 Interesting And Fascinating Facts About Cloudberries
Cloudberry is a rhizomatous herb native to cool temperate, alpines, arctic tundras and boreal forests. It produces an amber-colored fruit similar to the raspberry or blackberry. Some other names for the fruit are, bakeapple, which is common in Newfoundland and Labrador, knotberry and knoutberry, which is common in England, aqpik or low-bush salmonberry, which is…
23 Fun And Interesting Facts About Boysenberries
Boysenberries are a cross among the European raspberry, European blackberry, American dewberry and the loganberry. It’s a large 8 gram aggregate fruit, with big seeds and a deep maroon color. Take a look below for 23 more fun and interesting facts about boysenberries. 1. The exact origins of the boysenberry are unclear, but the most…
26 Fun And Fascinating Facts About Blueberries
Blueberries are perennial flowering plants with indigo-colored berries. They’re classified in the section Cyanococcus within the genus Vaccinium. Take a look below for 26 more fun and fascinating facts about blueberries. 1. Commercial blueberries are native to North America, while the highbush varieties weren’t introduced into Europe until the 1930s. 2. Blueberries are usually prostrate…
26 Fun And Interesting Facts About Blackcurrant
Blackcurrant is a woody shrub in the family Grossulariaceae, grown for its piquant berries. It’s native to temperate parts of central and northern Europe and northern Asia, where it prefers damp fertile soils and is widely cultivated both commercially and domestically. Take a look below for 26 more fun and interesting facts about blackcurrant. 1….
26 Fun And Fascinating Facts About Blackberries
Blackberries are edible fruit produced by many species in the genus Rubus in the family Rosaceae. Hybrids among these species within the subgenus Rubus, and hybrids between subgenera Rubus and Idaeobatus also exist. Take a look below for 26 more fun and fascinating facts about blackberries. 1. What distinguishes the blackberry from its raspberry relatives…
25 Fun And Interesting Facts About Bilberries
Bilberries are any of several primarily Eurasian species of low-growing shrubs in the genus Vaccinium, bearing edible, nearly black berries. The species most often referred to is Vaccinium myrtillus L., but there are several other closely related species. Take a look below for 25 more fun and interesting facts about bilberries. 1. The name bilberry…
28 Fun And Interesting Facts About Apples
Apples are sweet, edible fruits that are produced by an apple tree. Apple trees are cultivated worldwide as a fruit tree and is the most widely grown species in the genus Malus. The tree originated in Central Asia, where its wild ancestor, Malus sieversii, is still found today. Take a look below for 28 more…