Name That Fruit -- Botanically Speaking

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1. Most of us enjoy eating corn on the cob in the summer. But what type of fruit is corn? achene caryopsis drupe capsule

2. No one likes having those pesky dandelions growing in their lawn. What type of fruit do they have? pome achene capsule nut

3. Do you remember playing with those winged maple seeds that spun in the air like a helicopter? What is the botanical name for that helicopter fruit? hesperidium drupe follicle samara

4. Who doesn't like eating fresh strawberries or strawberry shortcake? Just what is the botanical name for the strawberry fruit? achene pome berry silique

5. Everyone knows spring has arrived when the magnolias are in bloom, but what is the name of the magnolia fruit? silique achene follicle drupe

6. As a kid, did your mom always have to tell you to eat your string beans? Just what kind of fruit were you eating? drupe capsule legume caryopsis

7. "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire" is a line from a popular Christmas tune. What kind of fruit is a chestnut? nut achene caryopsis capsule

8. Did you eat peanuts at baseball games when you were a kid? What kind of fruit is a peanut? pepo nut legume capsule

9. As a kid did you hate eating brussel sprouts? What kind of fruit is produced by the brussel sprout? follicle pome silique drupe

10. Poppy seed bagels are one of my favorites. What is the fruit of the poppy? capsule caryopsis hesperiduim achene