What Fruit Are Jujubes Related To? Unpacking the Jujube's Family Tree
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Jujubes, often mistaken for dates due to their sweet flavor and dried appearance, belong to an entirely different botanical lineage. This ancient fruit, also known as the Chinese date, is part of the buckthorn or Rhamnaceae family, making it unrelated to common tree fruits like plums, dates, or cherries.
