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What is the botanical difference between a nut and a seed?

Things like peanuts almonds and cashews aren't true botanical nuts. What defines a real nut (like acorns or hazelnuts) vs a seed or drupe?

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BioExpert
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A true botanical nut is a hard-shelled fruit containing a single seed where the shell does not split open naturally at maturity (like chestnuts or acorns).

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Botany101 answered 1mo ago

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