A Berry Big Surprise

Did you know that bananas are berries? It sounds strange, but it is true! Most people think berries are small, round fruits. Think of strawberries or blueberries. But in science, a berry is a special kind of fruit. It must come from one flower with one ovary. The fruit must also have seeds inside. It needs a soft middle part, too. Bananas fit this rule perfectly. They grow from one flower. They have tiny, soft seeds inside. Other fruits like grapes are true berries. Even tomatoes are berries! So, next time you peel a banana, remember it is a giant berry. This fact may make you see fruit in a new way.