25 Fun Fruits I Started With: But Avoid #1!

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I never would have guessed that this list of fruits would reach 25, and some of them certainly have unusual names, but this short collection will surely help you with your pub quiz knowledge.

I look for fruits that are edible, whether they are large or small, exotic fruits, or the variety that you can easily find in the grocery store.

Some have seeds, some have stones, some are smooth, others have a unique shape – and here are some different fruit names I’ve never heard of before!

I would be interested to see if you have heard any or all of this. Let me know in this comment.

That’s it, my list of fruits I start with letters!

I hope you find it interesting. I know I did!

iboga

This plant has elongated drupes that are yellow-orange in color but don’t be fooled into eating them. It is said that this plant is used to induce hallucinations and near death experiences in Central Africa!

The scientific name is Tambu is grateful.

Icasin

This plant is native to several African countries including Cape Verde, Angola and Congo. The fruit looks like a hairless kiwi fruit and the inner pulp is pink.

The scientific name of the family is Icacinaceae.

Acacia fruit

Also called cocoplum, this beautiful purple fruit is small and round. They grow in Florida and the Bahamas, among other places, and are also used in traditional medicine.

The scientific name is Chrysobalanus Icako.

ice apple

Ice apple is a fun little fruit from South Asia. Its outer shell is covered with a husk and inside is a clear jelly-like seed which is edible. It tastes sweet when ripe and is a good source of vitamins A and C.

The scientific name is Borassus flabellifer.

Ice cream bean fruit

I chose to list it as a vegetable and it is actually a bean, but it has a sweet vanilla flavor and is referred to as ‘nature’s cotton candy’.

The scientific name is Inga eats.

ice plant

Ice plants are also known as fir-marigolds. They are classified as succulents and the flowers and leaves are edible. They have a bitter taste, so are perfect for making tart jams.

In South Africa they are also used for medicinal properties. The leaves are said to help with digestive problems and the juice has several uses.

The scientific name is You eat sprouts.

Ichigo

Ok, so this is a bit of a cheat but Ichigo is actually the Japanese word for strawberry. You know this fruit is red and sweet. In Japan, ichigo mochi is a popular dessert.

The scientific name is Fragaria × Pineapple.

Ilama fruit

This is definitely a fun-looking fruit. It is white and noble. Native to Central America, a favorite way to serve it is with cream and sugar with lime or lemon juice to bring out its tart flavor.

The scientific name is Annona macrophyllata.

Illawarra plum

Native to Australia, this fruit is often used in spices. Brown pine trees that bear fruit along roadsides and wood are often used in pairs.

The scientific name is Podocarpus elatus.

Im fruit

It is a plum-like fruit with smooth, thin skin. It is bright orange in color and is mainly used in Florida to make the drink. It has a sweet, but sour taste.

The scientific name is Garcinia livingstoni.

Inberry

Incaberry is also known as Peruvian groundcherry and is part of the nightshade family.

A foreign export, this fruit is used to make jams, chutneys and pie fillings, among others. Its outer husk makes it a decorative choice for use in restaurants.

The scientific name is Physalis peruviana.

Indian almond fruit

This fruit is popular in the Pacific region including Madagascar and Seychelles. The skin of the fruit starts out bright green and turns dark red when ripe.

It is often eaten raw or cooked, although extracting the ‘nuts’ can be difficult.

The scientific name is Terminalia catappa.

Indian fig fruit

Indian banyan fruits are round and orange in color on the outside. The tree is a strangler tree, so named because it chokes any tree around it.

The tree is said to be the largest in the world with an average girth of over 2000 feet!

The scientific name is Ficus benghalensis.

Indian curry

Indian gooseberry is bright green in color and the plant is native to India and the Middle East. They are known to have several health benefits, including helping to lower cholesterol.

The scientific name is Phyllanthus emblica.

Indian hog plum

This fruit tree was introduced to the West Indies by the Portuguese in the 17th century. It is usually eaten fresh, or it can be made into juice, jelly and interestingly, sherbet!

Other parts of the plant have been used in traditional medicine.

The scientific name is Spondius Mobin.

Indian jujube fruit

Also known as Indian plum, it is a tropical fruit that is green in color. It is a rich source of vitamin C and is commonly eaten raw, made into drinks or pickles.

The scientific name is Ziziphus mauritiana.

Indian mango

The Indian variety is one of the two main varieties of mango. do you know Mango trees can grow up to 100ft (30.5m) in height!

While the popular fruit can be eaten raw or made into smoothies, juices and purees, the tree’s wood is used to make things like ukuleles.

The scientific name is Mangifera indica.

Indian pruning

Also called Indian plum, this pinkish-red fruit is small and has a strange star-shaped stone in the middle. It is originally native to Southeast Asia and Polynesia.

The scientific name is Flacourtia ruckum.

Indian sherbet berries

This small blueberry-sized berry is popular in India for making a refreshing summer drink. It tastes like a tangy sherbet – yummy!

They are also said to help with digestive problems.

The scientific name is Grausia asiatica.

Indian strawberry

Also known as mock or false strawberry, this plant is used for ornamental and medicinal purposes. Its fruits are edible but are said to be less flavorful than true strawberries.

The scientific name is Potentilla indicates.

Indian wild pear

This fruit is classified as a pome and looks like a russet apple. It has a sweet and slightly tangy taste and the plant is native to South Asia.

Young fruits start out green and turn dark brown with yellow spots at maturity.

The scientific name is Pyrrhus Pashia.

Indonesian lime

Also called kaffir lime, the outer skin of this fruit is shaped like a brain!

It is commonly used in Southeast Asian cuisine, but is also used to make perfumes and essential oils.

The scientific name is Citrus hysterics.

Italian plum

Italian plums, or prunes, are sweet in flavor and have a dark blue-black color that is cloudy like the skin of a blueberry.

In cooking, they are popular for making jams and are used in sweets and cakes.

The scientific name is Prunus coccomylia.

It is palm fruit

The appearance of this fruit is really interesting, it almost resembles a fir cone, but inside it there is an edible pulp and seeds. The tree prefers swampy areas in South America.

It is high in vitamins A and C and is used to make jams and jellies as well as alcoholic beverages.

The scientific name is Mauritius flexuosa.

And this

Iokan is a hybrid citrus fruit that looks like a mandarin orange. In Japan, it is the second most produced citrus fruit after Satsuma.

In the spring, it is used as a limited edition KitKat flavor and the packets contain good luck messages for students sitting exams – how sweet!

The scientific name is Citrus × and.

Well, it made for fun wouldn’t you agree? You can’t say you haven’t learned anything – unless you already know them all, in which case it’s amazing.

If you’re interested, check out our list of vegetables that start with I or our compilation of foods that start with I for more exciting ‘I’ information!