Tag: botanical classification

According to a recent conversation with a patient, it was revealed that a strawberry is technically considered a nut. Similarly, raspberries and blueberries are also classified as nuts despite not growing on trees like traditional nuts. However, there is no connection between having a nut allergy and developing a strawberry allergy. Peanuts, although commonly referred to as nuts, are actually legumes that grow underground. Additionally, a banana is classified as an herb since its seeds are contained within the middle of the fruit pod. Allergy to banana, strawberry, vanilla, and sesame are unrelated. According to the article, there is a belief that strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries are technically nuts because their seeds are on the outside of the fruit. It is mentioned that this is a quirk of evolution, and that bananas are technically herbs because their seeds are found in the fruit pod. However, there is no connection between having a nut allergy and being allergic to strawberries, bananas, vanilla, or sesame. The article also points out that peanuts are technically legumes, not nuts.