There are a total of 262 Berries that have been compiled and organized in this comprehensive list. The selection includes botanical “true” berries and culinary/common berries (strawberries, raspberries), emphasizing widely consumed, commercially important, and regionally significant species while excluding obscure or unverified names.

Berries are small to medium-sized fleshy fruits that usually develop from a single ovary, with seeds embedded in the pulp. They range from botanical “true” berries like blueberries and grapes to aggregate or accessory fruits commonly called berries, such as strawberries and raspberries. Berries serve culinary, nutritional and ecological roles, supplying antioxidants, vitamins and crop diversity in gardens, farms and wildlands.

Interesting and little-known facts about Berries:
– Many culinary “berries” are not botanical berries: strawberries, raspberries and blackberries are aggregate fruits, while tomatoes and grapes meet the botanical criteria.
– Some botanical berries — including bananas and avocados — are treated as vegetables or tropical fruits in kitchens despite fitting the botanical definition.
– Certain small berries, such as blackcurrants and acerola, supply more than 100% of an adult’s recommended vitamin C in a 100 g serving.
– Global demand and breeding advances have driven rapid growth in commercial blueberry production since 2000.
– Several wild berry species supported indigenous diets and medicines, yet many remain underrepresented in global markets.

The alphabetical index leads to A–Z entries for each berry. Each entry includes these columns: Common name; Scientific name; Type (botanical vs culinary/common); Growing season; Typical regions; Nutritional highlights; Primary uses; Source links.