Pomology

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Fruit

Pomology is the branch of botany that studies fruit. A fun fact is that many of the fruits we eat today are the result of centuries of selective breeding and hybridization by pomologists. elaborate share

Cranberry

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Cranberries can bounce! Their air-filled pockets allow them to bounce when dropped on a hard surface. elaborate share

Genip

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Genip trees ( *Genipa americana*) have fruits whose juice is used to create a temporary, dark blue-black body paint used in various indigenous ceremonies and rituals. elaborate share

Buddha's Hand

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Buddha's Hand citron has no pulp; it's all fragrant rind. elaborate share

Ugli Fruit

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The ugli fruit is a naturally occurring hybrid, not a product of human cultivation. elaborate share

Barberry

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Barberry bushes have thorns so sharp they were historically used to make dyes and medicines. elaborate share