Here you’ll find 16 Berries that start with A that begin with A, organized from “Acai” to “Avocado”. They include tropical superfruits and everyday kitchen fruits used fresh, cooked, or preserved.

Berries that start with A are edible fruits from several plant families, often small, colorful, and nutrient-dense. Acai became a global superfruit in recent decades, boosting interest in many A-list berries.

Below you’ll find the table with Common name, Scientific name, Type, Growing season, Primary regions, Nutritional highlights, Uses and Source.

Common name: The everyday name you recognize, helping you quickly match garden labels, recipes, or market signage to each berry.

Scientific name: The Latin name helps you find botanical references and avoid confusion between similar common names.

Type: Labels each entry as botanical or culinary, so you know whether it is a true berry or a common usage.

Growing season: The months when fruit typically ripen, letting you plan planting, harvesting, or seasonal recipes.

Primary regions: The main countries or climates where each berry grows, helping you assess availability and cultivation suitability.

Nutritional highlights: Key vitamins, minerals, or antioxidants per berry, useful for recipe planning and health-conscious choices.

Uses: Common culinary and medicinal uses, plus preservation methods, so you can apply each berry in cooking or gardening.

Source: Citation links to reputable databases or floras so you can verify details and explore further reading.

Berries that start with A

NameScientific nameBotanical statusTypical season
AcaiEuterpe oleraceaCulinary berry / Aggregate/accessory fruitYear-round (tropical) / Jun–Sep (N)
ArazaEugenia stipitataTrue berry (botanical)Year-round (tropical)
AroniaAronia melanocarpaCulinary berry / Aggregate/accessory fruitAug–Sep (N)
Autumn oliveElaeagnus umbellataCulinary berry / Aggregate/accessory fruitAug–Oct (N)
AmlaPhyllanthus emblicaCulinary berry / Aggregate/accessory fruitOct–Feb (N)
AubergineSolanum melongenaTrue berry (botanical)Jul–Oct (N)
AvocadoPersea americanaTrue berry (botanical)Sep–Mar (N) / Year-round (tropical)
ArbutusArbutus unedoTrue berry (botanical)Sep–Nov (N)
Alpine strawberryFragaria vescaCulinary berry / Aggregate/accessory fruitJun–Aug (N)
Alpine currantRibes alpinumTrue berry (botanical)Jun–Aug (N)
AmelanchierAmelanchier alnifoliaCulinary berry / Aggregate/accessory fruitMay–Jul (N)
AllspicePimenta dioicaTrue berry (botanical)Sep–Dec (tropical)
American elderberrySambucus canadensisCulinary berry / Aggregate/accessory fruitAug–Sep (N)
American persimmonDiospyros virginianaTrue berry (botanical)Sep–Nov (N)
Australian finger limeCitrus australasicaTrue berry (botanical)Sep–Mar (N) / Year-round (subtropical)
Arctic raspberryRubus arcticusCulinary berry / Aggregate/accessory fruitJun–Aug (N)

Descriptions

Acai
Dark purple Amazonian “berry” used in bowls, smoothies and juices; wild-harvested, earthy flavor and high antioxidant reputation.
Araza
Amazonian, tart yellow-green berry used in juices and desserts; very aromatic and grown in tropical gardens and orchards.
Aronia
Tart, deep-purple “chokeberry” high in anthocyanins; great for jams, juices and baking, cold-hardy shrub.
Autumn olive
Speckled red, tart-sweet wild berry prized for jams and high lycopene; invasive in some regions but prolific and hardy.
Amla
Indian gooseberry: very sour, vitamin C–rich fruit used fresh, pickled, or in Ayurvedic remedies and chutneys.
Aubergine
Eggplant (aubergine) is a botanical berry: versatile cooked vegetable-fruit, loves warm-season growing and grilling, roasting or stewing.
Avocado
Creamy, oil-rich fruit used savory, excellent for salads, spreads and baking; grown on subtropical trees with many seasonal windows.
Arbutus
Strawberry-tree berries are sweet-mild, used raw, in jams or liqueurs; ornamental Mediterranean tree with bumpy red fruits.
Alpine strawberry
Small, intensely flavored wild strawberry perfect for desserts or fresh eating; likes cool climates and woodland gardens.
Alpine currant
Mild, tart red currants used for jams and garnishes; shade-tolerant shrub, reliable in cool climates.
Amelanchier
Serviceberry/saskatoon: sweet, blueberry-like pomes great fresh, in pies or preserves; hardy trees/shrubs with early flowers.
Allspice
Dried unripe “berries” used as a warm spice (cinnamon/clove/pepper notes); tropical tree crop harvested for seasoning.
American elderberry
Small dark berries used cooked in syrups, wines and pies; raw berries can be mildly toxic if uncooked, plants like moisture.
American persimmon
Sweet when fully ripe, soft orange fruits used fresh or baked; native tree tolerant of varied soils.
Australian finger lime
Citrus “caviar”: elongated fruit with popping vesicles, bright tart flavor for garnishes, desserts and cocktails.
Arctic raspberry
Delicate, intensely fragrant raspberry from cool regions, excellent fresh or in preserves; low-growing and prized by foragers.
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