Aggregate Berries Just because a fruit is called a berry does not mean it botanically qualifies as one. It might surprise you to learn that some of our beloved summer berries aren't true berries.

Similar to raspberries, thimbleberries are a soft, hollow-core aggregate berry. In fact, they're so soft that they're too delicate to be collected and sold at markets, and instead are best eaten ...

FACT CHECK BY NEWSWEEK Bananas are a type of berry, as per the botanical definition. A berry has an outer layer called the exocarp; the mesocarp, the inner bit we usually eat; and the endocarp ...

Some call them weeds, others a thorny nuisance (to arms, legs, and pride), but whatever the reputation, wild blackberries are undeniably delicious. Packed with antioxidants, vitamins and fiber, these ...