So, how does this apply to pumpkins, you ask? Well, it turns out that pumpkins meet all three of these criteria: they come from a single ovary in a flower, they have those three distinct layers of tissue, and they've got seeds galore. It's a berry clever disguise, if you will!
And if you're still not convinced, just think about it like this: pumpkins are basically just a type of megaberry, with the ети being the fruit itself and the rind being the outer layer. Mind. Blown.
In fact, botanists have been arguing about the classification of pumpkins for years, with some considering them a type of pepo, which is a type of berry that has a hard rind. So, while it may seem crazy at first, the idea that pumpkins are berries is actually rooted (get it?) in science.
Pumpkin Berry Frost | December 2009 In my front yard recentl
