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Get ready to have your fruit knowledge deliciously upended! Join Hari and Kimi as they delve into the surprisingly complex world of the strawberry – a beloved fruit that's not botanically a berry at all! Discover its fascinating origin in 18th-century France, a cross-continental love story between North American and Chilean plants. We'll explore why those tiny specks aren't seeds and uncover the global dominance of this juicy delight, with China leading the world in production. Prepare for a sweet and insightful journey into one of the world's favourite flavours!
Original Wikipedia source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Template:POTD/2025-03-23
Creative Commons license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
Get ready to have your fruit knowledge deliciously upended! Join Hari and Kimi as they delve into the surprisingly complex world of the strawberry – a beloved fruit that's not botanically a berry at all! Discover its fascinating origin in 18th-century France, a cross-continental love story between North American and Chilean plants. We'll explore why those tiny specks aren't seeds and uncover the global dominance of this juicy delight, with China leading the world in production. Prepare for a sweet and insightful journey into one of the world's favourite flavours!
Original Wikipedia source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Template:POTD/2025-03-23
Creative Commons license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/