Tag: Rhamnaceae

While both are tree-borne fruits enjoyed worldwide, jujubes and apples are not botanical relatives. Despite a superficial resemblance in some varieties, the two fruits belong to entirely different scientific families, a fact that surprises many who compare their taste and texture.

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.