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

NameScientific nameCategoryNative region / season
KiwiActinidia deliciosaBotanicalChina; Oct–Nov
KiwiberryActinidia argutaBotanicalNE Asia; Sep–Oct
KiwanoCucumis metuliferusBotanicalSouthern/Central Africa; Aug–Oct
KumquatCitrus japonicaBotanicalChina/Southeast Asia; Nov–Mar
Kakadu plumTerminalia ferdinandianaCulinaryNorthern Australia; Jun–Aug
KokumGarcinia indicaCulinaryWestern India; May–Jul
KarondaCarissa carandasCulinaryIndian subcontinent; Jun–Aug
Kei appleDovyalis caffraCulinarySouthern Africa; Nov–Mar
Kaffir limeCitrus hystrixBotanicalSoutheast Asia; Nov–Mar
Kousa berryCornus kousaCulinaryEast Asia; Sep–Oct
KinnowBotanicalPunjab (India/Pakistan); Dec–Mar
Korean raspberryRubus coreanusCulinaryKorea; Jul–Aug
KarakaCorynocarpus laevigatusCulinaryNew Zealand; Jan–Mar
Kaffir plumHarpephyllum caffrumCulinarySouthern Africa; Dec–Feb
KabosuCitrus sphaerocarpaBotanicalJapan; Aug–Oct

Descriptions

Kiwi
Fuzzy, green-fleshed berry eaten fresh or in salads, also in desserts; very high in vitamin C (~93 mg/100 g) and grown on vigorous climbing vines.
Kiwiberry
Smooth-skinned “baby kiwi” eaten whole, sweet-tart and great fresh or in preserves; hardy vine fruit, compact plants suit temperate gardens and are vitamin C rich.
Kiwano
Spiky orange “horned melon” with jelly-like green interior, eaten raw or in drinks; a pepo-type berry, hydrating and ornamental in warm climates.
Kumquat
Small citrus eaten whole (peel and pulp) with sweet rind and tart flesh, used in marmalades and candies; a hesperidium berry high in aroma and vitamin C.
Kakadu plum
Tiny tart fruit famed for extremely high vitamin C (~3,000 mg/100 g), used fresh, in preserves and supplements; traditional Indigenous food with strong antioxidant claims.
Kokum
Deep-purple sour drupes used as a souring agent, jams and syrups; rich in hydroxycitric acid, popular in Konkani and Goan cuisines.
Karonda
Tart, firm red-to-black fruits used in pickles, jams and chutneys; grows on thorny shrubs and stores well for preserves.
Kei apple
Bright yellow-orange tart fruit eaten fresh or made into jams and jellies; shrubs are drought-tolerant and often used as hedging plants.
Kaffir lime
Bumpy green citrus whose leaves and zest flavor Southeast Asian dishes; flesh is bitter but rind and leaves are highly aromatic for cooking.
Kousa berry
Strawberry-like, sweet, custardy-fleshed drupes eaten fresh or made into jams; ornamental small tree yields edible fruit with a gritty texture.
Kinnow
High-yield mandarin hybrid (cultivar) eaten fresh or juiced, juicy and tangy; widely grown commercially in South Asia for fresh markets and processing.
Korean raspberry
Tart red-black raspberries used for wines, syrups and traditional remedies; similar to raspberries, prized for antioxidant compounds and culinary uses.
Karaka
Large orange drupes historically eaten after careful traditional processing to remove toxins; prepared by Māori for safe consumption, not eaten raw.
Kaffir plum
Sweet-sour plum eaten fresh or used in preserves in local cuisines; grows on evergreen trees and is valued in regional diets.
Kabosu
Aromatic Japanese citrus used like lime for juice and zest in cooking and sauces; a small hesperidium prized for its fragrant acidity.
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