Raspberry

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Tiny clustered drupelets. Each raspberry is not one berry but hundreds of tiny, hollow balls called drupelets all stuck together. This unique structure makes raspberries crumbly and perfect for falling apart in your mouth.

Part of the rose family. Raspberries are related to roses, strawberries, and apples. They're all members of the Rosaceae family, which means they share similar flowers and how they grow.

Prickly stems year after year. Raspberry plants are perennials with woody, thorny stems that stick around for many years. The prickles are nature's way of protecting the plant from hungry animals.

Comes in three colors. While red raspberries are most common, you can also find black raspberries and golden yellow ones. Each variety has a slightly different flavor and sweetness level.

Grows on wild brambles. Raspberries grow naturally in forests and wild areas across the Northern Hemisphere. Farmers cultivate them carefully because the plants spread quickly if not managed.