Redcurrant, raisin, rambutans. These are popular fruits which come to our mind when it comes to fruit names that begins with R. We wanted to find out what is the total number of fruits with names beginning with the R alphabet. And we start compiling such fruit names. In this post, we like to share this list of fruits that start with R.
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There are quite a number of fruit names beginning with R. In total, we have found 51 of them. These include fruits with alternative names which also start with the letter R. Here are the fruits that begin with R.
Raisin can be found in most parts of the world. They are not really a fruit on its own but a processed version of a fruit. Basically, they are created by drying the grape fruit. These raisins can just be consumed raw from the box but they are also a common ingredient in culinary dishes.
Yes, this is another fruit with raisin in its name. This Raisin tree fruit has a scientific name of Hovenia dulcis. Its other names include wànshòuguǒ and heotgae namu. It is found in East China, Himalayas and korea. The fruit is sweet and fragrant. It can be eaten fresh or used in cooking. The dried version of the fruit taste and look like raisins.
Rambutan is a popular fruit in the tropical regions in Southeast Asia. The fruit is red and covered with hairs. The flesh is translucent white in color and tastes sweet and juicy. Rambutan has a scientific name of Nephelium lappaceum.
Rangpur has a scientific name of Citrus × limonia. Its other names include rangpur lime, lemandarin, rangpur, Sylhet lime, canton-lemon, hime-lemon, limão-capeta, limão-rosa, limão-galego, limão-cravo, and mandarin lime. This fruit is a hybrid between citron and mandarin orange. It tastes acidic and has an orange flesh and peel.
Raspberry is a popular fruit. This is most enjoyed as a fruit juice, puree and in recipes such as the raspberry pie. This midsummer crop requires ample water and sunlight to grow. But they don’t require much effort to grow. In fact, they can spread out like weeds if you are not pruning them regularly.
This fruit is inedible. Rattlebox belongs to the Fabaceae family.
Redcurrant has a scientific name of Ribes rubrum. It belongs to the gooseberry family and can be found in europe. The fruit tastes tarty and sweet. Besides consuming it fresh, it has many culinary uses which include making jams, salads, drinks, garnishes, jellies and even soups.
Rhamnus cathartica is commonly known as Buckthorn. This fruit is inedible. Rhamnus cathartica belongs to the Rhamnaceae family.
Rhubarb has a scientific name of Rheum × hybridum. Technically, this is actually a vegetable. But in terms of culinary uses, it is treated as a fruit and is used for making pies, dessert and crumbles.
Ribes nigrum is commonly known as Black currant. It has lots of Vitamin C and can be eaten raw. It is also used for culinary recipes and for making jams, juices, syrups and preserves.
Ribes uva-crispa is commonly known as European gooseberry or simply Gooseberry. The fruit is a berry and has a good taste. Its main color is green but it has white, red, purple and yellow variants..
Rollinia deliciosa is commonly known as Biribá, wild sugar-apple, aratiku or lemon meringue pie fruit. This belongs to the Annonaceae custard-apple family and originates in the tropical regions in South America. Its pulp is soft and tastes sweet. It can be eaten raw or used in cooking.
Rose Hip is commonly known as Rose hip, rose hep and rose haw. Beside being eaten fresh, it also has many culinary uses including making bread, pies, jelly, jams, marmalade, soup, syrup, tea, beverages and even wine.
Roseleaf bramble berry has a scientific name of Rubus rosifolius. Its other names include Mauritius raspberry, bramble of the Cape, thimbleberry and Vanuatu raspberry. It can be found in Himalayas, East Australia and East Asia. The fruit has a sweet taste.
Rubus allegheniensis is commonly known as Blackberry or Allegheny blackberry. This is found in east and central regions in North America.
Rubus caesius ‘Youngberry’ is commonly known as Youngberry. Youngberries are complex hybrids of raspberries, blackberries, and dewberries. In addition to eating the berries fresh, this plant is also used in juices, jams, and other recipes.
Rubus chamaemorus is commonly known as Cloudberry. Its other names include nordic berry, bakeapple, knotberry, knoutberry, aqpik, low-bush salmonberry,averin, evron. This belongs to the Rosaceae rose family. The fruits is golden yellow in color and taste soft and juicy with rich vitamin C levels. It can be eaten raw. But it is also used for culinary purposes such as making jams, tarts, juices, dessert, ice cream toppings and wine.
Rubus ellipticus is commonly known as Golden Himalayan raspberry. Other names include aiselu, Hisalu, hisol, golden evergreen raspberry and yellow Himalayan raspberry. This belongs to the rose family. The fruit is sweet.
Rubus flagellaris is commonly known as Dewberry or northern dewberry. This is found in Canada, US and Mexico. Beside consuming the ripe berries raw, their other uses include making pies, preserves.
Rubus glaucus is commonly known as Mora de Castilla or Andean raspberry The fruit has white flesh with rich Vitamin C levels. Its uses include making juices, jams, icecream, jelly and pastry.
Rubus leucodermis is commonly known as White bark raspberry. Other names include blackcap raspberry and blue raspberry. This belongs to the Rubus family and is found in the western US. Its close relative is Rubus occidentalis which is known as black raspberry found in east US. This is a shrub that has prickly shoots and stems with a thick white wax coating. The fruit has a reddish-purple color when it is still maturing and this turns dark purple when it ripens.
Rubus moluccanus is commonly known as Molucca bramble berry. It is also known as broad-leaf bramble. The fruit is tasty and is used to make jams and sauces.
Rubus parviflorus is commonly known as Thimbleberry. It is also called redcaps. It is a Rubus species and is found in temperate regions in northern parts of North America. The fruit is edible and is red in color.
Rubus parvifolius is commonly known as Japanese bramble berry, native raspberry and Australian raspberry. The fruit is red in color and 1 cm wide. It can be consumed raw and has a pleasant taste. It is also used for making jams and sauces.
Rubus phoenicolasius is commonly known as Wineberry. Its other names include wine raspberry, Japanese wineberry and dewberry. This is an raspberry species and belong to the rose family. It is found in Korea, Japan and China.
Rubus probus is commonly known as Atherton raspberry or wild raspberry. This fruit is considered an aggregate fruit. It is bright red in color and is grown as a punnet fruit.
Rubus spectabilis is commonly known as Salmonberry. This belongs to the Rosaceae rose family. The fruit can be consumed raw.They are also used for making jams, jelly, candy and wine.
Rubus strigosus is commonly known as American red raspberry and American raspberry. The fruits are red in color and taste sweet. They ripens in summer to early autumn.
Rubus thibetanus is commonly known as Tibetan dewberry. This fruit is inedible. Tibetan dewberry belongs to the Rosaceae family.
Ramontchi has a scientific name of Flacourtia indica. Its other names include Madagascar plum, governor’s plum, and Indian plum. The fruit belongs to the pome family. It is fleshy with 6 to 10 seeds. The pulp can be eaten raw and tastes sweet. It is also used to make jams and jellies.
Red bush apple has a scientific name of Syzygium suborbiculare. This can be found in Papua New Guinea and northern Australia. This fruit is edible and fleshy and contains 1 large seed.
Red fruit has a scientific name of Pandanus conoideus. Other names include marita, kuansu and buah merah. The fruits has rich beta carotene levels. It is used to make sauces, pudding, ice cream and drinks.
Red huckleberry has a scientific name of Vaccinium parvifolium. The fruits are bright red in color and taste acidic. These berries can be consumed raw. They are also used for making sauces, tea and jelly.
Red mulberry has a scientific name of Morus rubra. This is a mulberry type that is found in East and Central parts of North America. The berries taste sweet and can be consumed raw. They are also used for making pastries and wine.
Redoul has a scientific name of Coriaria myrtifolia. This fruit is inedible. Redoul belongs to the Coriariaceae family.
Ricinus communis is commonly known as Castor Bean. This fruit is inedible. Ricinus communis belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family.
Rosary pea has a scientific name of Abrus precatorius. It is also called jequirity bean. This fruit is inedible. Rosary pea belongs to the Fabaceae family.
Round lime has a scientific name of Citrus australis. Other names include Dooja, Australian lime and Australian round lime. These are found in Queensland, Australia. The fruits are pear-shaped with thick green skin. The fruits taste acidic and can be consumed raw. Other uses include making marmalades or a lime flavoring.
Rubus × loganobaccus is commonly known as Loganberry. This is a hybrid between European raspberry and North American blackberry. Beside eating the fruit raw, it is also used to make juices, pie, jams, syrups and wines.
Rukam has a scientific name of Flacourtia rukam. Other names include governor’s plum, Indian prune and Indian plum.This belongs to the Salicaceae willow family and is grown for its edible fruit.
That’s all to this post. It has been really fun finding for these names. Hopefully, this list is useful to you too. Feel free to share this list if you find it useful.