Author

Lauren M. Berman

An editor on Biology Insights’s editorial team, Lauren M. Berman covers food science and the botanical origins of ingredients found in grocery aisles. She previously reported on local agriculture and wholesale produce markets for a regional business publication. Berman holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and concentrates her reporting on where cultivated fruits and vegetables originate and how they are classified botanically.

Are Apples Native to America? The Fruit’s True Origin
Which Fruits That Are Not Man-Made Still Exist?
Where Does Lettuce Originate From?
What Is the Eye of a Potato and How Does It Work?
Are Onions Fruits or Vegetables? The Scientific Answer
Where Are Strawberries Native? The Surprising Origin
Are Nuts Fruits or Vegetables? The Botanical Truth
Are Oranges Actually Green? The Science of Why Some Are
Are Peas a Fruit? The Botanical Answer Explained
Where Do Durians Grow? From Native Range to Climate
Does Pepper Grow on Trees, Vines, or Shrubs?
Where Is Passion Fruit Native to and Where Does It Grow?
Are Limes Man-Made? The Natural Origin of This Hybrid Fruit
Do Lemons Start Off Green? The Science of Ripening
Is Pineapple a Berry? Its True Botanical Identity
Are Coconuts Berries? The Science of Fruit Types
Are Watermelons Berries? The Botanical Answer
Are Pistachios Seeds or Nuts? The Botanical Answer
Are Oranges Botanically Considered Berries?
Figs Are Flowers: A Look Inside Their Hidden World
Is a Kiwi a Berry or a Fruit? The Botanical Answer
What Is a Cucurbit and What Are Some Examples?
Why Do Kiwis Have Hair? The Science Behind Their Fuzz
Why Is a Tomato a Fruit? The Botanical Explanation
Where Did Grapes Originate From? A Look at Their History
Is a Cashew a Fruit or a Nut? The Botanical Answer
Where Is Dragon Fruit Native? Its Origins Explained
How Were Lemons Invented? The True Story of Their Origin
How Many Types of Berries Are There?
Arachis Hypogaea: The Peanut That Fruits Underground