fruit
 






 

Question by  dannyleachlivecom (9)

Is pumpkin considered to be a fruit?

 
+7

Answer by  PZ (1206)

Yes, a pumpkin is a fruit because it contains seeds. In botany, any part of a plant containing seeds is considered to be a fruit, which is why tomatoes, cucumbers and squash are technically fruits as well. In everyday cooking terms, though, a pumpkin is typically called a vegetable.

 
+6

Answer by  OO (45)

As far as I am concerned, I do not think so, it is regarded as a kind of vegetable and can be made delicious dish,maybe someone has a misunderstanding of fruit definition.

 
+5

Answer by  Gus28 (683)

Although pumpkins are traditionally thought of as a vegetable, the same as a tomato is, both are fruits since they contain seeds and are grown from the flower bud (ovary) of the plant.

 
+4

Answer by  Doris59 (1647)

While people views differ on this question, the truth of the matter is that pumpkin botanically is considered a fruit.

 
You have 50 words left!