The walnut is the seed.
Walnuts are technically seeds, not nuts. They belong to the category of drupes, which are fruits with a hard shell surrounding the seed.
Tree bark, seeds, acorns, walnuts, and other nuts.
The long list of edible seeds includes the following groups:"Seeds" (sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, poppy seeds)Beans & PeasGrains (wheat, corn, rye, oats, etc.)Nuts (peanuts, walnuts, pecans, etc.)
poly unsaturated fats can lower your cholesterol, e.g. sunflower seeds, soya beans and walnuts.
In vegan recipes, you can use almonds, walnuts, or sunflower seeds as substitutes for cashews.
Walnut seeds are primarily spread through a process known as seed dispersal, which is largely facilitated by animals. Squirrels and other wildlife often collect walnuts for food, burying them in various locations, which can lead to germination if the seeds are not retrieved. Additionally, the hard shell of walnuts allows them to withstand environmental conditions, enabling them to be carried by water or moved by wind to new locations where they can sprout.
No, cashew nuts, walnuts, and almonds are not parthenocarpic fruits. Parthenocarpy refers to the development of fruit without fertilization, leading to seedless fruit. Instead, cashew nuts are the seeds of the cashew apple, while walnuts and almonds are seeds of their respective fruits, all of which typically require pollination for proper fruit development.
Walnuts are walnuts. They are whole, pieces, or halves but still walnuts.
On the Eatwell Plate, walnuts fall under the "Nuts, Seeds, and Pulses" category, which is part of the broader "Protein" group. They are a healthy source of fats, protein, and various nutrients. Consuming walnuts can contribute to a balanced diet by providing essential fatty acids and antioxidants. It's important to incorporate them in moderation due to their high caloric content.
The two types of seeds are angiosperms (enclosed seeds) and gymnosperms (naked seeds).
Peanuts they are botanically legumes, and are similar to beans. Walnuts, pecans and cashews are also not nuts, but rather seeds of drupes.
Walnuts are not good for Guinea pigs as they do not digest fatty foods like nuts or seeds well.