Name That Fruit -- Botanically Speaking

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

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? nut pome achene capsule

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 samara follicle drupe

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

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? legume caryopsis capsule drupe

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

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

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? achene hesperiduim capsule caryopsis