Posted by Deneb on November 16, 2005, at 21:29:04
In reply to Re: What's your favorite vegetable and/or fruit? » Deneb, posted by Cass on November 16, 2005, at 16:20:40
> Deneb, you should try cherimoyas sometime. They're incredibly delicious. The fruit is white and creamy, and it tastes like pina coladas. No kidding! Here's a link on cherimoyas:
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> http://cherimoya.orcon.net.nz/600x800.htmlIt looks like a mega strange fruit! Where can I find some? I really really want to try one now!
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> Is everything with a seed a fruit? What about pumpkins and squash?Yup...in terms of biology, a fruit is the ripened ovary of a flowering plant. Fruits don't need to be edible or sweet. Pumpkins and squash are definitely fruit, as are green beans and other pods.
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