Is Spinach a Berry? Unpacking the Botanical and Culinary Confusion
                                
                                
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                                According to botanical science, a berry is a fleshy fruit derived from a single flower with one ovary. This definition is why foods like grapes and tomatoes are botanically berries, while spinach, a leafy green, does not fit this category.