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The seed is the part of the nut known as walnut (Juglans spp) that is eaten.
Specifically, nuts are considered fruits. Within the category of fruits, there are hard-shelled and soft-skinned members. Walnuts represent an example of hard-shelled fruits (or nuts) and are composed of a hard outer fruit and an edible inner seed.
A popular example of soft fruits are apples (Malusspp).
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe hazelnut's seed is contained within the nut, so it is both.
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Is an acorn a nut or nut tree family?
Yes you can, although the Tanins don't taste very nice, and can damage your liver in large quantities. x
Is a almond a seed?
It is confusing because it is referred to both as a seed and nut.For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below this answer box.
What is an acorn nut?
An acorn nut is a nut (fastener) with a dome-like cap over the back.
How do acorn reproduce?
The acorn, or oak nut, is the nut of the oak tree. It usually contains a single seed (rarely two seeds), enclosed in a tough, leathery shell, and borne in a cup-shaped cupule.
What makes a nut a nut?
Even though a "nut" is a form of fruit. A nut consists of a dry hard exterior and contains only (usually) 1 seed inside, this is the eatable part. However depending on who you ask members of the Nut group also fall into other groups such as the Coconut which is considered to be a nut and a dried drupe (dry stone fruit). The term Fruit is far too generic, for there are 14 types of fruit families which Nuts are apart of.
Is a Brazil nut a nut?
No. Hazelnut is a filbert. They grow in Oregon. Brazilnuts do not.
What is the state of the hazelnut?
The hazelnut is the state nut of Oregon.
What nut has a name that starts with the letter h?
It is a hazelnut.
Are almonds and hazelnuts the same?
Not at all! The seed of the almond (prunis dulcis) is really not a nut but the seed of the fruit which is a "drupe", The tree is a close relative of the apricot (there are trees that give both fruit meats and almonds). The hazelnut is a true nut, the seed of the corylus avellana.
What is a filbert nut?
A hazelnut
Is hazelnut a fruit?
No, it is a nut.
What name of a nut starts with the letter h?
hair
What is a Philbert nut?
A philbert nut is the same shizzle as a hazelnut
What part of the hazelnut do you eat?
The nut
Is a hazelnut a nut?
Yes, a hazelnut is a nut. Ex: If someone is allergic to nuts then you should try to keep them away from that person.
What nut begin with the letter h?
Hazelnut is a nut. It is obtained from the hazel tree.
Is hazelnut a dried fruit?
Hazelnut is a type of nut, and as such does not need drying. See the Web Link to the left.
