The botanical definition of a berry can be quite different from what we commonly think of as a berry in everyday language.
In botany, a berry is a fruit produced from the ovary of a single flower with seeds embedded in the flesh.
Here are some fruits and vegetables that meet this botanical definition of a berry.
Bananas
Surprisingly, bananas are classified as berries according to botanical definitions.
They develop from a single ovary and contain seeds, although the seeds are tiny and underdeveloped in the cultivated varieties we commonly eat.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes are also botanical berries.
They develop from the ovary of a single flower and contain seeds embedded in the pulp.
Eggplants
Eggplants, like tomatoes, are botanical berries.
They develop from the ovary of a single flower and contain numerous seeds.
Bell Peppers
Bell peppers are botanical berries as well.
They develop from a single flower's ovary, and the seeds are located inside.
Chili Peppers
Chili peppers, including varieties like jalapeños and bell peppers, are also considered botanical berries because they meet the criteria of developing from a single flower's ovary with seeds inside.
