Is a coconut a nut?
The name suggests nut, it is often regarded as a fruit, but it is actually a seed.
Answered by Emily J. -
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Botanically, coconut is a simple dry nut. Husk (mesocarp) is fibers called coir; inner stone (endocarp) is hardest part of nut. ChaCha on!
Answered by Cassie B. -
No. Coconuts are fruit. They are the fruit of the coconut palm, botanically known as cocos nucifera, with nucifera meaning "nut-bearing." Thanks!
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When the coconut is young, it has properties like fruit, but in fact it is not a nut or a fruit; it is a seed. ChaCha again.
Answered by Michelle G. -
Botanically, a coconut is a simple dry fruit known as a fibrous drupe (not a true nut).
Answered by Niki H. -
When the coconut is young, it is like fruit, and as it matures, it becomes more nutty. But its not a nut or a fruit; it is a seed.
Answered by Stefanie B. -
The coconut is technically a seed. It is not a nut. Whatever it is, it sure is yummy! Thanks for using ChaCha!
Answered by Jennifer N. -
When young, it has properties like fruit, as it matures, it becomes more nutty. In fact it is not a nut or a fruit; it is a seed.
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