This list includes 3 Berries that start with Z, from “Zante currant” to “Zweigelt”. These entries cover both botanical berries and commonly called culinary berries, useful in cooking and gardening.
Berries that start with Z are edible fruits whose names begin with the letter Z. For example, the Zante currant has a long culinary history in Europe and the Mediterranean.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Scientific name, Type, Growing season, Flavor & uses, and Region / cultivation.
Name: The common name lets you quickly identify each berry as it’s most widely known to cooks and gardeners.
Scientific name: The scientific name gives precise identification and helps you find reliable botanical information across sources.
Type: Type indicates whether a berry is a botanical fruit or a culinary term, which affects cultivation and use.
Growing season: Growing season shows when the berry typically ripens, helping you plan planting and harvest schedules.
Flavor & uses: Flavor & uses summarize taste and common culinary or preservation methods you can apply at home.
Region / cultivation: Region / cultivation notes where the berry is commonly grown and what climates suit its production.
Berries that start with Z
| Name | Scientific name | Type (botanical/culinary) | Native region & season | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zante currant | Vitis vinifera | botanical | Mediterranean; Aug–Oct | Small grape often dried into currants, sweet-tart and used in baking, sauces and traditional sweets; high in sugars and potassium; botanically a grape berry. |
| Zinfandel | Vitis vinifera | botanical | SE Europe (Croatia) & California; Aug–Oct | Popular red grape variety used for wine and table fruit; flavors range from jammy to spicy, eaten fresh or vinified; botanically a grape berry. |
| Zweigelt | Vitis vinifera | botanical | Central Europe (Austria); Sep–Oct | Austrian red grape cultivar for wine and fresh eating; fruity and medium-bodied, eaten fresh or vinified; botanically a grape berry. |