1. Berry
   Seed
2. Drupe
   Nut

A nectarine is made up of a hardened seed surrounded by flesh, and an outer fleshy part called skin. These fruits are classified as drupes and thrive in warmer temperatures.

1. Berry
   Nut
2. Legume
   Grain

These bright colored berries are produced from the ovary of a singular flower whose outer layer develops into a plump edible portion.

1. Seed
   Nut
2. Root
   Pepo

Cucumbers are fleshy fruits that fall into the groups pepo and drupe. Cucumbers are made up of a thick, hard outer rind and a soft jelly center. The soft fleshy inner tissue of the cucumber is derived from the middle of the ovary.

1. Berry
   Seed
2. Pome
   Drupe

Flax is an undeveloped plant surrounded by a protective outer layer and is classified as a seed. Flax can be utilized for food, textiles and oil production; the oil of flax is known as linseed oil.

1. Pepo
   Root
2. Drupe
   Pome

Potatoes are stem tubers that play a vital role in the world's food supply. These root vegetables store nutrients over periods of time when they cannot grow.

1. Seed
   Pome
2. Hesperidium
   Nut

When quince become mature, they are yellow fruit that can be consumed after being cooked. They are classified as pome because of their tough core that contains seeds.

1. Root
   Grain
2. Hesperidium
   Seed

These edible seeds are native to Venezuela, Brazil and eastern Bolivia and belong to the seeds group because of their hard exterior and capability to develop into another plant.

1. Hesperidium
   Nut
2. Fungi
   Pepo

Kumquats have explosive oil glands within their pits; their insides are made up of different sections, called carpels. They belong to the group hesperidium that is equipped with a tough, leathery rind.

1. Nut
   Berry
2. Drupe
   Root

Chestnuts are classified as nuts because they are a fruit which is surrounded by a tough shell enfolded around an edible kernel. The fruit of the chestnut is contained within a spiky cupule protecting it from squirrels and other predators.

1. Fungi
   Grain
2. Seed
   Pepo

This is the oldest oilseed crop known to man, and it belongs to the seed group. These seeds can be found in a variety of colors, depending on the cultivar.

1. Seed
   Nut
2. Pepo
   Pome

The pear has a tough outer skin that is usually green, yellow or red. It also contains inner seeds and belongs to the pome group. Pears are at their ripest when the skin around the stem becomes pressure sensitive.

1. Seed
   Berry
2. Legume
   Hesperidium

This boxing glove-shaped seed is also classified as a drupe. The fruit bears a single seed and is widely consumed all over the world. The cashew can be used to make cashew butter or cheese, or it can be eaten on its own.

1. Pome
   Grain
2. Drupe
   Root

Cherries are round, stone fruit belonging to the drupe group. They are typically bright red and have two species, sweet cherry and sour cherry. Most temperate latitudes can sustain the growth of cherries.

1. Hesperidium
   Drupe
2. Fungi
   Berry

This edible fruit becomes a deep purple when it is fully ripe. Blackberries fall into the berry category because they are juicy, bright colored and have no stone or pit. Mexico is the leading producer of blackberries.

1. Nut
   Root
2. Berry
   Pepo

After being stored, yams will continue to respire, which causes the starch in this root vegetable to become oxidized. Yams must be safely cooked to be eaten and can cause illness if consumed raw.

1. Root
   Pepo
2. Seed
   Nut

Pumpkins are modified berries with a hard outer rind, classifying them as pepo. The pulp and seeds are inside the deep yellow or orange, thick shell.

1. Drupe
   Grain
2. Pome
   Nut

Hazelnuts fall from their fibrous husk when ripe. These nuts have an edible kernel that can be used raw, roasted or ground up and made into a paste. Hazelnuts are harvested mid-autumn, which is when the trees shed their leaves and nuts.

1. Pome
   Pepo
2. Grain
   Drupe

Corn falls into the categories of both grains and seeds. Corn is not a true seed, but its fruit kernels take on the role of seeds.

1. Hesperidium
   Drupe
2. Fungi
   Root

This fruit is a core ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine and belongs to the drupe family because of its soft middle, outer skin and stone core which contains a seed.

1. Drupe
   Legume
2. Berry
   Grain

Almonds have an outer hull with a hard shell containing a seed, and are classified as a drupe. Almonds can be eaten raw or toasted and can be used to produce almond milk and almond flour.

1. Hesperidium
   Drupe
2. Grain
   Pepo

This sweet, citrus fruit falls into the hesperidium group because of its pulp sections that are separated by its peelable rind. This fruit requires large amounts of water and sunshine to thrive.

1. Nut
   Seed
2. Drupe
   Grain

These dark berries are small, purple drupes similar to a grape, with its seed making up 60- 80 percent of the fruit. Acai can also be considered a berry because a single ovary produces multiple seeds.

1. Nut
   Pepo
2. Seed
   Pome

The sunflower seed is the fruit of the sunflower plant. These seeds can be classified by the patterning on their husks. Sunflower seeds are most commonly eaten as a snack.

1. Root
   Pepo
2. Fungi
   Drupe

A distinguishing characteristic of a peach is its fuzzy skin. These drupes are juicy, edible fruit with a central seed.

1. Grain
   Seed
2. Hesperidium
   Legume

Pistachios have beige-colored shells and belong to the drupe and seeds groups. These fruits can be consumed when ripened. When mature, the shell of a pistachio changes color and opens slightly.

1. Berry
   Drupe
2. Fungi
   Nut

The mushroom can grow above ground on soil or on its food source. These fleshy spores belong to the fungi group. Not all mushrooms are edible and identifying poisonous mushrooms requires careful attention to detail.

1. Berry
   Nut
2. Pome
   Root

Tomatoes belong to the berry group. These edible fruits consist of an ovary and multiple seeds. It is cultivated in temperate climates and has numerous variations.

1. Nut
   Drupe
2. Legume
   Hesperidium

This fragrant citrus fruit belongs to the hesperidium group and has a thick yellow rind. Citron was one of the four original citrus fruits from which other types of citrus grew.

1. Grain
   Nut
2. Drupe
   Fungi

Walnuts are seeds of a drupe. These single-seeded stone fruits are contained within a shell and a green husk.

1. Berry
   Hesperidium
2. Fungi
   Root

Kiwis are classified as berries. This fruit is made up of a fibrous skin, usually greenish brown, is soft and sweet and has an inner flesh with tiny, edible black seeds.

1. Pome
   Seed
2. Pepo
   Fungi

These seeds are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. They are small ovals that are a mix of black, gray, brown and white. When soaked, chia seeds develop a gel-like texture.

1. Drupe
   Hesperidium
2. Pepo
   Nut

This large edible fruit is grown worldwide in tropical and subtropical regions. Watermelons are classified as pepos because of their hard rind. The inner flesh of a watermelon is deep red or pink and speckled with black seeds.

1. Fungi
   Grain
2. Drupe
   Hesperidium

This small ellipsoid-shaped fruit is used primarily for its juice. Lemons are part of the hesperidium group and have a citric acid level of 5- 6 percent.

1. Pome
   Drupe
2. Berry
   Seed

The central stone surrounded by the fleshy fruit makes the plum a drupe. Plums can be either sweet or tart and can be eaten raw or made into jams or juice.

1. Legume
   Berry
2. Seed
   Root

Poppies are tiny kidney-shaped seeds that have a pitted surface. They can be used as a spice, pastry decoration or paste.

1. Root
   Berry
2. Legume
   Hesperidium

Peas are green seeds that are formed within pods and are harvested as a crop for consumption. These spherical seeds are categorized as legumes and flourish during the cool season.

1. Hesperidium
   Seed
2. Nut
   Berry

This bright red cherry belongs to the berry group and is extremely rich in vitamin C. It can be found in the Caribbean, South America and southern parts of Brazil.

1. Drupe
   Seed
2. Berry
   Grain

Pecans belong to the drupe group. These fruits have a single stone surrounded by a husk. The seed of the pecan is edible and has a buttery flavor.

1. Drupe
   Legume
2. Hesperidium
   Berry

This fruit ranges from orange to yellow and has a small round shape with a smooth surface. Apricots are sweet or tart and are classified as drupes because of their firm juicy flesh and single seed enclosed within a hard shell.

1. Grain
   Nut
2. Seed
   Hesperidium

This green citrus fruit belongs to the hesperidium group. Limes have a hard outer rind and inner juice sacs containing a very sour liquid. Limes are used in culinary applications because of their sour, zesty taste and fresh-smelling fragrance.

1. Pome
   Pepo
2. Drupe
   Grain

These are seeds of a grass and are cultivated as a grain. Rice is the most widely consumed staple worldwide. It comes in different shapes, colors, and sizes and even plays significant roles in religious ceremonies, such as being scattered at the end of weddings.

1. Drupe
   Nut
2. Root
   Pepo

Acorns belong to the nut group. They produce a single seed from a cupule and are wrapped around a tough leather-like shell. Large mammals, like bears, deer, and pigs, consume a considerable number of acorns.

1. Grain
   Nut
2. Berry
   Seed

Edible currants include redcurrant, blackcurrant, and white currant;. This fruit belongs to the berry group. It is round, has no pit or stone and can be made into jams and preserves.

1. Drupe
   Nut
2. Seed
   Grain

Coconuts are sometimes referred to as nuts, but this fruit is a drupe. Coconuts have an exocarp and mesocarp which form the husk.

1. Hesperidium
   Nut
2. Pome
   Root

Macadamia falls into the nut group. Its edible kernel is surrounded by a tough shell. Only three species of macadamia are utilized commercially. The remainder are poisonous.

1. Nut
   Legume
2. Drupe
   Root

Peanuts are legumes that are housed in a hard pod. Their seeds are wrapped around a paper-like shell. The pod of a peanut can contain one to four seeds. Peanuts are used to make peanut oil, peanut butter, and peanut flour.

1. Root
   Drupe
2. Grain
   Berry

This grass is grown widely worldwide and is utilized for its seeds. Wheat falls into the grain category and is grown more than any other food crop in the world.

1. Pepo
   Berry
2. Nut
   Drupe

This fruit is derived from different species of tropical trees. Mangoes are categorized as drupes because of their stone center. When ripe, the fleshy part of the mango turns bright orange or yellow and is very sweet.

1. Hesperidium
   Legume
2. Pome
   Fungi

These are subtropical citrus fruits that belong to the hesperidium group. Grapefruits are spherical and have an outer rind that is yellow or orange. The inner juice sacs of the fruit are acidic and can be yellow, pink or red, depending on the cultivator.

1. Pome
   Legume
2. Berry
   Seed

Grapes can be eaten fresh or made into jams, jellies or wines. They belong to the berry group because a single fruit comes from the ovary with multiple seeds. Grapes come in clusters of 15 to 300 and can be yellow, blue, black, green, pink and orange.