This list includes 15 Berries that start with K, from “Kabosu” to “Kumquat”. These fruits are generally small to medium, often tangy or sweet, and range from true botanical berries to culinary “berries.” You’ll find them used fresh, in preserves, baking, beverages, and as flavoring or ornamental plants.
Berries that start with K are edible fruits whose common or scientific names begin with the letter K. Many have cultural importance—kabosu is a staple citrus garnish in Japan, while kumquat is prized for its edible peel.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Scientific name, Classification, Growing season, Region, Nutritional highlights, and Common uses.
Name: The common name used in markets and recipes, so you can quickly identify the fruit.
Scientific name: The Latin name you can use to verify species and find detailed botanical or horticultural information.
Classification: Labels each entry as botanical or culinary, so you know whether it is a true berry or a culinary berry.
Growing season: Typical harvest months and peak season, helping you plan planting, foraging, or buying fresh fruit.
Region: Primary native and cultivated regions, useful when you consider climate suitability or sourcing locally.
Nutritional highlights: Brief notes on key nutrients or health benefits, so you can compare dietary value quickly.
Common uses: Typical culinary and non-culinary uses, such as fresh eating, preserves, baking, beverages, or ornamental roles.
Berries that start with K
| Name | Scientific name | Category | Native region / season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiwi | Actinidia deliciosa | Botanical | China; Oct–Nov |
| Kiwiberry | Actinidia arguta | Botanical | NE Asia; Sep–Oct |
| Kiwano | Cucumis metuliferus | Botanical | Southern/Central Africa; Aug–Oct |
| Kumquat | Citrus japonica | Botanical | China/Southeast Asia; Nov–Mar |
| Kakadu plum | Terminalia ferdinandiana | Culinary | Northern Australia; Jun–Aug |
| Kokum | Garcinia indica | Culinary | Western India; May–Jul |
| Karonda | Carissa carandas | Culinary | Indian subcontinent; Jun–Aug |
| Kei apple | Dovyalis caffra | Culinary | Southern Africa; Nov–Mar |
| Kaffir lime | Citrus hystrix | Botanical | Southeast Asia; Nov–Mar |
| Kousa berry | Cornus kousa | Culinary | East Asia; Sep–Oct |
| Kinnow | — | Botanical | Punjab (India/Pakistan); Dec–Mar |
| Korean raspberry | Rubus coreanus | Culinary | Korea; Jul–Aug |
| Karaka | Corynocarpus laevigatus | Culinary | New Zealand; Jan–Mar |
| Kaffir plum | Harpephyllum caffrum | Culinary | Southern Africa; Dec–Feb |
| Kabosu | Citrus sphaerocarpa | Botanical | Japan; Aug–Oct |