0_Apprentice
My favorite fruit is strawberries. What can you tell me about them?
1_Wizard
The strawberry is a garden fruit that is a widely grown hybrid species of the genus "Fragaria". Which is collectively known as the strawberries.
0_Apprentice
Oh that is so interesting. They taste so good. I like strawberry shortcake as well.
1_Wizard
I do too! The garden strawberry was actually first bred in Brittany, France in 1714. It was a cross of "Fragaria virginiana" from eastern North America and "Fragaria chiloensis" which was brought from Chile.
0_Apprentice
No kidding, I didn't realize it has been around for over 300 years! Crazy to think how many people have been enjoying them.
1_Wizard
Oh yes, it is loved all over the world. The fruit is widely loved for its characteristic aroma, its beautiful red color and juicy texture!
0_Apprentice
I am getting hungry just talking about them. I will have to go get some from the store tomorrow.
1_Wizard
I was actually surprised to learn that the strawberry isn't even a berry at all! At least from a botanical point of view.
0_Apprentice
Oh really? Then what is it considered then?
1_Wizard
It is technically considered an aggregate accessory fruit. What this means is that it's fleshy bits do not come from the plant's ovaries, but from the receptacle that holds the ovaries.