Fruits are some of the healthiest kinds of foods out there and as someone who lives for all things healthy, I’ve made a little hobby to learn more about them.
But, knowledge is wasted when it isn’t shared and that’s why I have compiled this list of wonderful fruits that start with W for you.
Whether you’re looking to discover new tasty fruit names or are curious as to what they could be, there’s so much in store for you to see.
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and discover some fruity wonders with me!
27 Wonderous fruits that start with W
Walnut fruit
Nuts are stone fruits and the walnut is an umbrella term for the edible seed of a fruit in a particular genus.
They have an earthy but tart taste and are filled with nutrients. Walnuts are native to the Americas, as well as parts of Asia and Europe.
The English or Persian walnut is the most common variety of this fruit and is known botanically as Juglans regia.
Wampee
The wampee fruit is thin-skinned and native to Southeast Asia. These citrus fruits are highly fragrant and small, comparable to the size of a grapefruit.
It has a sweet-tart flavor and its skin is edible. The scientific name of the wampee is Clausena lansium.
Watermelon fruit
With more than a thousand varieties, the watermelon is one of the most cultivated fruits worldwide. It is native to the tropical regions in Africa, grows on a vine and is valued for its taste.
The Watermelon can be used for all kinds of dishes from salads to savoury dishes and all kinds of desserts. It has the scientific name Citrullus lanatus.
Wax apple fruit
A member of the berry family, wax apples are red-colored fruits with glossy and waxy skin, hence their name.
The juicy flesh of this berry has a high water content (hence why it’s also called the water apple fruit) and a taste that’s comparable to the snow pear.
It is also known as the Java apple and is mainly grown in the tropics. The scientific name of the wax apple fruit is Syzygium samarangense.
Wax gourd fruit
Also known as the ash gourd and winter melon, the wax gourd is a large fruit native to Southeast Asia.
This versatile fruit has a white flesh and its culinary value lies in the fact it’s often used as a vegetable for savory recipes.
Benincasa hispida is the scientific name of the Wax Gourd fruit.
West Indian cherry
Also known as the Barbados cherry and acerola cherry, this bright red fruit is native to the West Indies and the southern region of the state of Texas all the way down to South America.
The juicy fruit is rich in vitamin C and has a sweet-tart apple-like taste. It grows from a tropical shrub with the botanical name Malpighia emarginata.
White aspen
Native to the eastern regions of the Australian continent, the white aspen fruit is a fleshy citrus fruit with a white, purple or yellow pulp. They are usually somewhat spherical with four lobes and are usually consumed by birds.
The white aspen tree has the scientific name Acronychia oblongifolia and is usually used in preserves, cocktails, salads and side dishes.
Its taste has been described as being very similar to lemons and oranges and it usually ripens between May and November.
White currant
The Ribes genus produces little, spherical white currants. White currant (Ribes rubrum) is a red currant cultivar with a different color. White currants are pale yellow or translucent white, while red currants are crimson.
White currants are sweet and mild. They’re used to make jams, jellies, sauces, and sweets.
White currants, like other currants, are beneficial to a balanced diet due to their vitamin C and antioxidant content.
If you like currants, you might also be interested in learning all about the best currant jelly substitutes.
White fig tree fruit
The white fig fruit is a spherical fruit with green skin that has a tint of orange when it turns ripe. It has a reddish pulp that has a sweet honey-like berry flavor and can be enjoyed either fresh or dried.
This type of fruit is related to the mulberry and has numerous cultivars. The scientific name of the white fig tree fruit is Ficus carica.
White guava
The white guava is a more sour-tasting variety of guava with white instead of red flesh. It is also a bit more watery and milder in flavor compared to the red guava.
This tropical fruit is native to the Caribbean and South America and has the scientific name Psidium guajava.
White mulberry fruit
Sweet with a mildly tart flavor, the white mulberry is a fruit native to China. They are usually consumed when ripe and look exactly the same as red mulberries except they’re white instead of red.
The leaves of the white mulberry tree are the silkworm’s most preferred food source and it has the scientific name Morus alba.
White nectarine
The pale fleshed variety of the nectarine fruit is often called the white nectarine. The color of their skin is also less fuzzy and the stone fruit also has a less tart, more sweet taste.
There are several varieties of this delicious fruit and they’re all often consumed while fresh.
The botanical name of white nectarines is Prunus persica nucipersica and they belong in the same genus as other common stone fruits like apricots, plums and almonds.
White peach
The white peach is a flavourful variety of the peach fruit. Its flesh is usually either slightly blushed or white and has a lower acid content than the yellow varieties.
The white peach is also a bit sweeter and is native to the Asian continent. It’s also softer in texture so isn’t usually used for pastries as they wouldn’t hold up well.
The scientific name of the peach fruit is Prunus persica.
White pomegranate fruit
Ranging in color from white to pale yellow and ivory, the white pomegranate fruit is a variety of pomegranate that has pale flesh in contrast to the red one of the popular variety.
They are rare and lack the pigment that gives the pomegranate fruit its color. The white pomegranate fruit is sweet and tangy and the tree is also valued for its ornamental value.
Punica granatum is the botanical name of the pomegranate fruit.
White sapote
Native to Central America and parts of Mexico, the white sapote fruit is a member of the drupe family of fruits.
Its skin is greenish yellow and its flesh is soft and smooth, almost like that of a ripe avocado with a taste that can be compared to a banana and pear.
The white sapote is also named the Mexican apple and has the scientific name Casimiroa edulis.
Whitebark raspberry
Native to the western region of North America, the whitebark raspberry is a unique species of raspberry.
They are a shade of red at first and become a lot darker when they mature and ripen. It’s grown on a large scale for dye but is also consumed by humans, animals and even birds.
Also known as the blackcap raspberry, these fruits have the scientific name Rubus leucodermis.
Wild blackberries
Abundant in the eastern regions of North America, wild blackberries are sweet but spicy edible fruits.
They grow on shrubs that have the botanical name Rubus allegheniensis and are not very similar to the cultivated variety as they’re often less juicy with smaller seeds.
Wild currant
Cranberry-like and tart when young, dark and sweet when mature, the wild currant is the berry of a tropical shrub native to New Guinea and north Queensland.
These fruits grow in large clusters and can be eaten raw or made into jellies, jams, wines and all kinds of desserts. The botanical name of the wild currant is Antidesma erostre.
Wild lowbush berry
The wild lowbush berry is a species of blueberry native to regions in Canada and the United States.
They grow in shrubs in the wild and have an intensely candy-sweet blueberry flavor although, they’re still less sweet than cultivated blueberries.
Wild lowbush blueberries have the scientific name Vaccinium angustifolium.
Wild mango
More popularly known as the bush mango, the wild mango is a fruit with greenish-yellow skin and a fibrous pulp.
It is native to many tropical regions on the African continent and has a large, hard nutrient-rich seed.
The wild mango is a good source of vitamin C and has the scientific name Irvingia gabonensis.
Wild orange
Wild orange is the common name for a list of fruits that grow in the wild and resemble the orange fruit.
Most of the varieties of the wild orange don’t even fall under the same family as true oranges do but are grouped under the term for their characteristics that closely resemble them.
The scientific name of this fruit native to Australia is Capparis mitchelii.
Wild pineapple
Known scientifically as Bromelia pinguin, the wild pineapple is a small brightly colored fruit with a highly acidic taste and orange skin.
It can be eaten raw or cooked and usually grows on a stalk. The wild pineapple is native to Central America and its plant has many vicious spikes.
Wild service tree fruit
A member of the rose family, the wild service tree fruit is also known as chequers and is native to parts of the European, Asian and African continents.
It is only really edible when overripe and has a taste that’s been compared to that of dates. The small and round fruits are often used to make all kinds of alcoholic beverages.
Sorbus torminalis is the scientific name of the wild service tree.
Wild strawberry
The wild strawberry is the fruit from a herbaceous perennial plant that’s a member of the rose family. They are tiny, red, sweet and slightly acidic in taste with a pleasant aroma.
Wild strawberries are about half the size of cultivated ones and are described as having twice the intensity of flavor. The scientific name of this fruit is Fragaria vesca.
Wineberry fruit
The wineberry is a species of raspberry native to many countries in Asia. They have the sweet flavor of raspberries but are slightly tart.
It has thorny stems and the scientific name Rubus phoenicolasius. Wineberry is used to make all kinds of sweet treats like cakes as well as desserts and can also be included in salads.
Wolfberry fruit
More popularly known as the goji berry, the wolfberry fruit is a bright orange-red fruit native to China. It has a tangy yet sweet flavour and the fresh fruit can be eaten as is or dried.
When fresh, they’re firm and juicy and are used for all kinds of desserts as well as sweet treats. Wolfberries have the scientific name Lycium barbarum.
Wood apple fruit
Popular in Sri Lankan and Indian cuisine, the wood apple fruit is a sour, weird-tasting fruit whose flavor lends itself well in desserts with a bit of sugar as well as in savory dishes when flavored with spices.
Limonia acidissima is the scientific name of this tropical fruit.
Conclusion
Well, that was one heck of a list, don’t you agree? This whimsical adventure through 25 fruits that start with W has been quite a delight.
From the refreshing watermelon to the exotic wax apple and wild mango, each fruit offers a unique taste and a burst of flavor.
If you’d like to discover veggies and foods too, check this list of amazing W vegetables and delicious foods starting with W.
But besides the letter W, I’ve also got a collection of fruits that begin with letter N, fruits that start with Y and fruits that start with O as well. So, have a look through those if you’re looking to learn even more!
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Ingredients
- Walnut fruit
- Wampee
- Watermelon fruit
- Wax apple fruit
- Wax gourd fruit
- West Indian cherry
- White aspen
- White currant
- White fig tree fruit
- White guava
- White mulberry fruit
- White nectarine
- White peach
- White pomegranate fruit
- White sapote
- Whitebark raspberry
- Wild blackberries
- Wild currant
- Wild lowbush berry
- Wild mango
- Wild orange
- Wild pineapple
- Wild service tree fruit
- Wild strawberry
- Wineberry fruit
- Wolfberry fruit
- Wood apple fruit