Strawberries Are Berries While we commonly call them berries, strawberries aren’t technically true berries. True berries, like blueberries or grapes, develop from a single flower's ovary, while strawberries form from multiple ovaries, making them an "aggregate fruit."
Strawberries Should Be Washed Immediately Many believe that strawberries should be washed right after buying them, but doing so can cause them to spoil faster. It’s best to wait until you’re ready to eat them to wash them, keeping them dry and fresh for longer.
The Seeds on a Strawberry Are Actually Seeds Those tiny, yellow specks on the outside of a strawberry aren't seeds; they are called achenes. The actual seeds are located inside each achene, making them one of the few fruits where the seeds are on the outside.
Strawberries Grow on Trees Contrary to popular belief, strawberries grow on low-lying plants or bushes, not on trees. They thrive in gardens or fields and spread along the ground via runners.
Eating Strawberries Helps Whiten Teeth While strawberries contain malic acid, which can remove surface stains, they don’t actually whiten teeth in the long term. In fact, their acidity can erode enamel if consumed too frequently, so brushing after eating them is recommended.
All Strawberries Are Red When Ripe Not all strawberries turn red when ripe. Some varieties, like the white strawberry (such as the Pineberry), remain white or pale when fully ripe, offering a unique twist on the classic fruit.
Strawberries Are the Only Fruit with Their Seeds on the Outside While strawberries are the most well-known fruit with seeds on the outside, they’re not the only one. The jackfruit and some varieties of cucumbers also have seeds on the outer skin, debunking the idea that strawberries are unique in this way.