Name That Fruit -- Botanically Speaking

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

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

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 achene pome silique

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

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? capsule legume caryopsis 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? legume capsule nut pepo

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

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