It has seeds, so

While it is botanically a fruit, it is considered a vegetable for culinary purposes (as well as under U.S. customs regulations, see Nix v. Hedden), which has caused some confusion.

Originally posted by RainDreamer Fruit, since we are on the subject, i've always wondered what Avocados where ?

Originally posted by RainDreamer Fruit, since we are on the subject, i've always wondered what Avocados where ?

Originally posted by RainDreamer Fruit, since we are on the subject, i've always wondered what Avocados where ?

Originally posted by Bloomers ^Fruit. The pit is a seed. Botanically tomatoes are a fruit. Legally they're a vegetable. I think of them more as fruits.

Originally posted by Bloomers ^Fruit. The pit is a seed. Botanically tomatoes are a fruit. Legally they're a vegetable. I think of them more as fruits.

Anything with a seed is considered a fruit by biological classifications. Some common misconceptions include, but are not limited to:

Tomatoes
Avocados
Okra
Cucumbers
Green Beans (or any kind of bean or pea for that matter)... They are legumes which is a type of fruit
Corn
Squash/Zucchini
Peppers
Olives

And technically all nuts are considered fruit as well.

Many people will classify them all of these as vegetables for the simple fact that they don't have the stereotypical flavor of fruit.

Whew that degree in Biology and struggling through Botany actually paid off.