Biology
Bananas are Berries: A Botanical Surprise
Quick fact
Bananas are berries because they develop from a single ovary and have seeds embedded in the flesh—meeting the botanical definition of a berry. Strawberries, on the other hand, are not berries; they are aggregate fruits.
Why this is interesting
You probably think of bananas as a simple fruit, but did you know that botanically they are classified as berries?