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25 Surprising Fruits Starting With P (watch out for 23!)

It’s been a fun ride, and I’m starting to know the fruit world pretty well. Think you know more than me? Read on!

Want to know how many fruits start with P?

Today, I’m going to take you on a fruity adventure as we explore 25 mouthwatering fruits that all share one common trait—they all start with the letter P.

From the familiar to the exotic, these fruits that start with P offer a variety of flavors, textures, and health benefits.

Use this article to prep for your next pop quiz or even to explore different and unique kinds of fruits you can try out!

25 Delicious Fruits That Start with P

Papaya

I love this one. It’s a refreshing, sweet fruit with orange flesh and dark pulpy seeds, the papaya fruit is a delicious and nutritious tropical fruit.

This large fruit most likely originated somewhere in the Southern region of Mexico and it has the scientific name Carica papaya.

Passion fruit

I actually had a job picking these many years ago. It mostly involved gliding along on a little roller, and grabbing dropped fruits from the floor. It was surprisingly fun, and I saw a massive lizard and several kangaroos each workday.

Known for its vibrant purple color and unique tangy-sweet flavor, passion fruit is one which thrives in tropical areas.

Passion fruit is rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, making it a refreshing and nutritious choice. It’s native to South America and has the scientific name Passiflora edulis.

Pawpaw

The paw paw fruit is native to North America and has a tropical flavor reminiscent of mango and banana. Lookswise, it closely resembles a mango on the exterior and on the inside, a soft custard-like, white flesh. Pretty cool.

Pawpaw contains vitamin C, magnesium, and potassium.

The scientific name of this unique fruit starting with P is Asimina triloba.

Peach

A classic. Peaches are round stone fruits with a pale-colored, fuzzy-looking exterior and somewhat orange flesh with a sweet taste.

The peach fruit is a great source of a multitude of nutrients and is used to make all kinds of desserts like ice cream as well as sweet treats. I love eating them as part of a cobbler.

The scientific name of this common fruit is Prunus persica.

Pear

Pears are uniquely (who doesn’t know what a pear looks like?!) shaped fruits with green skin and white, grainy flesh. They have round bottoms that become narrow near their stalk.

The pear fruit is native to many regions around the world and is one of the most widely grown fruits around the world. I love baked pears or as part of a pear and walnut salad.

Pears are part of the rose family and are valued for their unique taste as well as their culinary value and are known scientifically as Pyrus communis L.

Pecan

Although pecans aren’t generally considered as one, they’re actually fruits. Botanically speaking, a nut is basically a fruit with a woody epicarp and pecans are brown-colored ones.

They have a sweet and buttery flavor, a crumbly texture and are packed with a whole host of nutrients.

The botanical name of the pecan is Carya illinoinensis.

Pepino

The pepino is a fruit with an oval shape that looks like a tiny watermelon. It’s also known as a melon pear and it usually bears either yellow or green skin with dark green or purple stripes.

The pepino is native to some regions in South America and its taste is comparable to that of a cucumber and honeydew.

Solanum muricatum is the scientific name of this fruit starting with P.

Persian lime

A fruit of unknown origins, the Persian lime fruit is one of the most widely cultivated species of lime. This fruit has a tangy flavor is seedless and also known as the Tahiti lime.

Persian limes are more acidic than key limes and have a smooth rind.

Scientifically, they’re known as Citrus × latifolia.

Persimmon

This unique fruit that starts with P has a vibrant orange color and a subtly sweet flavor, somewhat reminiscent of a mango while the texture of the fruit is soft and almost jelly-like. Persimmons are a great source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants.

There are two popular varieties of these fruits with P and their scientific names are Diospyros kaki and Diospyros virginiana.

Peruvian apple cactus

Just like the prickly pear, the Peruvian apple cactus is a fruit that grows from a variety of cactus plants. In contrast to the prickly pear, this Peruvian apple cactus does not have spines but it’s plant does.

They’re also known locally as pitaya and their color varies from violet red to yellow.

The Peruvian apple cactus is mildly sweet and has the scientific name Cereus repandus.

Peruvian groundcherry

Also known as the cape gooseberry, the Peruvian groundcherry is a small sweet tart fruit enclosed in a paper-like husk.

They are members of the berry family and have high water content with a smooth and shiny outer skin.

Their plants thrive in warm climates and scientifically, they’re known as Physalis peruviana.

Peumo fruit

The peumo is an edible red berry. Its tree, which is native to regions in South America, is valued for its ornamental value and the peumo fruits it produces.

Their taste has been described to be rather unpleasant so the tree is more valued for its bark rather than its fruits and its scientific name is Cryptocarya alba.

Pie pumpkins

Although pumpkins are grown for their ornamental value and cultural significance, pie pumpkins are a variety of the fruit that’s grown for its culinary value.

Its flesh is sweet and similar to that of a squash. It’s used to make desserts and all kinds of sweet treats. Yum yum.

Pineapple

We all know pineapples – they’re sweet and juicy fruits indigenous to the tropical and subtropical regions of the American continent, but are now commonly available across many parts of the globe.

Its distinctive pale yellow or bright yellow flesh has a soft texture and is rich in all sorts of vitamins, minerals and enzymes.

The scientific name of this tropical fruit is Ananas comosus.

Pineberry

Pineberries are a cultivar of the common strawberry. They have white or pink flesh with red seeds and have a taste quite similar to that of a pineapple.

The pineberry fruit closely resembles miniature pinecones and is used to make all kinds of sweet treats and beverages (just like a regular strawberry).

Pineberry’s scientific fruit name is Fragaria x ananassa.

Pindo palm fruit

The pindo palm tree produces a small sweet, tart and juicy fruit that’s golden yellow in color. They’re also known as jelly palm fruits or palm dates and are used for all kinds of cuisines.

They can be eaten fresh or dried and used as toppings for delicacies or mashed into jams and jellies. The scientific name of this fruit is Butia capitata.

Pitanga

Also known as the pitanga cherry, these fruits are tiny vibrant red colored tropical fruits starting with P. They have a sweet but sharp taste and are rich in many nutrients including vitamin c and all other kinds of minerals.

The scientific name of pitanga is Eugenia uniflora and it’s delicious in a yogurt salad!

Pitaya

Known by many names including dragon fruit (such a cool name!), pitaya is a small exotic fruit with a vibrant yellow or pink outer skin. On the inside, it has white or reddish flesh speckled with little black seeds.

Its taste is somewhat sweet and its flavor has been compared to that of a kiwi and watermelon. Pitaya is a good source of vitamin C, iron, and fiber and its scientific name is Selenicereus undatus.

Plantain

Plantains are basically the starchier and much larger versions of bananas. They’re fruits but they need to be cooked before being eaten.

They can be fried, roasted, boiled or even mashed. Plantains are a great source of dietary fiber, potassium, and vitamins A and C and are a staple food in many tropical regions where they’re grown.

I tried to eat one raw once as I didn’t know what it was, and it was awful. Never again.

The botanical name is Musa paradisiaca.

Plum

Plums are a kind of fruit called drupe or stone fruit. They belong in the same family as nectarines, peaches and apricots. My aunt used to have a plum tree in her garden and I have fond memories of picking fresh ones.

They are a small, sweet but also slightly sour fruit that come in a variety of colors, ranging from deep purple to yellow or red. Plums are low in calories, high in vitamins, and offer a good dose of fiber.

Plums scientifically belong to Prunus subg. Prunus.

Pluot

Another hybrid on this list, pluots (also known as plumcot), as their name implies, are a cross between apricots and plums. It includes many varieties with each mostly having more plum character than apricot.

Their flesh tastes quite similar to that of plums but their skin isn’t bitter, making them more similar to apricots in that regard.

Pomegranate

Pomegranates are a unique kind of fruit famous for their juicy red arils and their antioxidant-rich properties. The edible seeds contained in the arils are nutritious and tasty.

The arils themselves are packed with vitamins, and potassium, and are believed to have various health benefits.

Scientifically, the pomegranate fruit is known as Punica granatum.

Check out my ideas for a pomegranate substitute to learn some similar fruits and their benefits.

Prickly pear

The prickly pear is a special edible fruit borne from a variety of cacti. It has a spiky exterior whose colour varies from green to orange and even red. It’s also known as the cactus fruit and its flesh is soft, sweet, and juicy.

Pulasan

The pulasan fruit is asmall tropical fruit with a juicy translucent flesh and red skin. It’s often confused for the rambutan due to their similar physical appearance, except rambutan is smaller with softer, more protruding spines.

It’s native to southeast Asia and is rich in nutrients. Scientifically, pulasan’s fruit name is Nephelium mutabile.

Pomelo

Unlike many fruits starting with P on this list, the pomelo is actually a naturally occurring, non-hybrid fruit. It’s native to Southeast Asia and is the largest citrus fruit.

Tastewise, it is sweet with a mild and tart flavor similar to that of a grapefruit. Its rind is thick and scientifically, it’s known as the Citrus maxima.

There you have it – 25 tantalizing fruits that begin with the letter P!

From the well-known pineapples and pears to the exotic pitaya and pulasan, you can now name fruit that offer a wide range of flavors, textures, and nutritional benefits.

Whether you’re looking to satisfy your sweet tooth or enhance your culinary adventures, the P fruits have got you covered.

But don’t stop there! Check out these veggies that begin with letter P as well as these foods and cuisines starting with letter P! Or if you’re working through the alphabet, try fruits that start with N, and fruits that start with Q!

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25 Surprising Fruits Starting With P (watch out for 23!)

From the weird to the popular, have a look at some of unique fruits that begin with letter P from all over the globe!

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Ingredients

Papaya
Passion fruit
Pawpaw
Peach
Pear
Pecan
Pepino
Persian lime
Persimmon
Peruvian apple cactus
Peruvian groundcherry
Peumo fruit
Pie pumpkins
Pineapple
Pineberry
Pindo palm fruit
Pitanga
Pitaya
Plantain
Plum
Pluot
Pomegranate
Prickly pear
Pulasan
Pomelo

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Complete List of Fruits that Start with the Letter U (#1 is so ugly!)

Ok, fruits beginning with U is a tricky one. But don’t let that stop you. Read on for the full list!

It’s a strange list, this one, and I hope you enjoy reading it as much I did putting it together! It also contains my favourite fruit of all time.

Let’s see what fruit begins with the letter U and how you can use it if it’s up for grabs in your area.

Unveil the most popular fruits that start with U!

What’s a fruit that starts with U? The type of fruit I’m going for is considered culinary fruit, either by tradition or by scientific definition.

Ugli

The ugli fruit (such a mean name!), also known as Jamaican tangelo and uniq fruit, is a hybrid of grapefruit, tangerine, and Seville orange. Its distinctive look and taste were developed in Jamaica.

The citrus fruit has rough, wrinkled skin ranging in color from yellowish-green to orange. The fruit is bigger than a grapefruit and relatively simple to peel.

The ugli fruit taste suits many cocktails, smoothies, sweets, and sauces. If you don’t like grapefruit, you might want to give this one a try because it’s much less acidic.

You can also tell people you’ve made an ‘ugli cocktail!’.

The botanical name of the ugli fruit tree is Citrus reticulata × paradisi.

Ugni

Only one letter different, ugni, commonly known as Chilean guava or Ugni molinae, is a fruit-bearing shrub from Chile and Argentina.

This U fruit is round or oval and approximately the size of a blueberry (or a tiny grape). Fresh berries are deep red in colour and have white flesh.

Taste-wise, ugni berries fall in between the sweetness of strawberries and the tartness of cranberries and kiwis. They’re used to make jams, jellies, sauces, sweets, and drinks.

Ugni also makes a rich source of antioxidants, vitamins (high levels of vitamin C), and minerals.

Umari

Umari fruit, technically known as Poraqueiba sericea, is a tropical fruit from the Amazon jungle in South America. Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador are its main locations.

Umari fruit is usually 2 to 4 cm in diameter. It has smooth and glossy skin that has a green or yellow color when unripe and turns a brilliant orange or red when completely ripe.

This unique fruit has a very creamy texture and buttery flavor. In fact, locals use it like butter to put over their bread. How cool is that?

Umbu

Spondias tuberosa, known as imbu, umbu, or Brazil plum is a Brazilian tropical fruit. It’s popular in the northeast of Brazil for its refreshing taste.

The round or oval Umbu fruit has thin and smooth green-to-yellow skin. Its sweet and tangy flesh combines pineapple, mango, and citrus burst of flavor.

Fresh umbu fruit is eaten by peeling the skin and eating the flesh or squeezing out the juice. Various drinks, ice cream, and pastries employ the juice.

Umbu jams and jellies can be smeared on toast or eaten as a topping or dip.

Umbra

Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands are home to the fruit-bearing tree Umbra (Spondias dulcis). You can also come across the names ambarella, June plum, and golden apple.

Umbra fruits are round, like little mangoes or apricots. Their ripe skin is smooth, yellow or golden, and somewhat fuzzy.

This U fruit tastes like a fusion of mango, pineapple, and citrus. It’s eaten raw or added to salads, sweets, and chutneys. Some cultures pickle young, immature fruit as a condiment.

Ume

Ume fruit also goes by the names Chinese plum, Japanese plum, and Japanese apricot. It’s a tree species native to East Asia and popular in Japanese dishes.

Its thin, fuzzy skin is green to yellow when unripe and crimson to orange when ripe. It has luscious, acidic flesh.

Ume fruit is culturally significant in Japanese cuisine and is used to produce umeboshi, a traditional condiment.

Umeboshi are pickled ume fruits preserved in salt and occasionally scented with shiso leaves. These sour, salty pickled fruits are consumed as a side dish or in rice balls (onigiri).

Umeshu, a Japanese liqueur, is also made from ume. It’s a sweet and fragrant drink created by soaking the fruits in alcohol, usually shochu or sake, and sugar.

Ume has potential health benefits in addition to its culinary usage. It may improve digestion, promote liver function, and supply antioxidants and vitamins.

This species is a member of the Prunus genus which includes plums, peaches, and cherries. It goes by the scientific name Prunus mume.

Usakhelauri grape

Usakhelauri, a rare Georgian grape variety (Vitis vinifera), makes excellent red wines. It’s mostly grown in Lechkhumi and Racha in western Georgia. Every year for my birthday I have red wine and cheese, and this one is my next plan. Roll on summer!

Usakhelauri grapes are dark purple or black and tiny. Their flavor profile and high sugar content create sweet and fragrant wines.

Usakhelauri grapes are notoriously low-yielding, making them a difficult variety to grow. Grapes are normally harvested with the utmost care and hand-picked.

Wines made from this grape are highly sought after by connoisseurs because of their rarity and high quality.

Uva Rara grape

Uva Rara is a red Italian wine grape varietal grown in Lombardy. Italian “Uva Rara” means “rare grape” due to its rarity compared to other grape varieties.

Uva Rara is typically blended with other red grapes to provide richness and depth to wines. It can include red berry, flowery, and spice notes.

Uva Rara grapes can also be developed into varietal wines. These medium-bodied wines with mild tannins include red fruit, herb, and earthy characteristics.

Uva Rara is also known as Bonarda Novarese.

Uva Tosca grape

Uva Tosca is a red wine grape produced in Emilia-Romagna, east-central Italy. It contributes to local wine production in Forlì-Cesena.

This type of grape was one of the few red wine grapes that could regularly mature in the foothills of the Apennines.

Uvalino grape

Uvalino is a red wine grape produced in Piedmont, northwest Italy. It contributes to Piedmont wine production despite its lesser fame.

Due to its high antioxidant resveratrol content, Uvalino has garnered notice in recent years for its health advantages.

As we’re starting to learn, many grapes start with U!

Uvilla

Uvilla (Physalis peruviana) is a fruit-bearing shrub endemic to Chile and Peru. It’s also commonly referred to as “Peruvian groundcherry,” “Cape gooseberry,” or simply “golden berry.”

Uvilla looks like a yellowish-green miniature tomato inside a husk, similar to a paper lantern, which turns from green to a golden or orange hue when the fruit is fully ripe.

The fruit has a nice sweetness-acidity balance. It’s frequently juiced, jammed, jellied, baked, or eaten fresh.

Uvilla or golden berry contains vitamin C, antioxidants, and dietary fiber.

This is my favourite fruit of all time. I love the sweet bite with just hint of a sour behind it. In Germany, where I live, they are called Physalis and are relatively popular. In English-speaking countries they have various names, including cape gooseberry.

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Discover a world of extraordinary fruits that start with U. Explore their flavors, origins, and culinary possibilities in this captivating fruit guide.

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