The Evolution of Fruits: From Wild to What’s in Your Fridge


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In this Stellar Eureka episode, we trace the incredible journey of 32 everyday fruits—from ancient Mesopotamia to tropical rainforests, sacred groves, and royal gardens. From bananas that went global to grapes that gave rise to wine, discover the real roots of the fruits you eat all the time.

These aren’t just tasty treats—they’re historical artifacts that traveled across continents, shaped civilizations, and adapted to cultures around the world. How many have you tasted? And how many did you know had such wild backstories?

🔎 Fruits Featured in this Episode (With Scientific Names):

▶ 00:00 | Introduction
▶ 00:35 | Apple (Malus domestica)
▶ 01:26 | Apricot (Prunus armeniaca)
▶ 02:03 | Avocado (Persea americana)
▶ 02:38 | Banana (Musa acuminata)
▶ 03:13 | Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum)
▶ 03:46 | Cantaloupe (Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis)
▶ 04:21 | Cherry (Prunus avium)
▶ 04:53 | Clementine (Citrus × clementina)
▶ 05:27 | Coconut (Cocos nucifera)
▶ 05:58 | Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon)
▶ 06:35 | Date (Phoenix dactylifera)
▶ 07:09 | Fig (Ficus carica)
▶ 07:41 | Grapefruit (Citrus × paradisi)
▶ 08:18 | Grape (Vitis vinifera)
▶ 08:55 | Guava (Psidium guajava)
▶ 09:25 | Honeydew (Cucumis melo var. inodorus)
▶ 10:00 | Kiwi (Actinidia deliciosa)
▶ 10:34 | Kumquat (Citrus japonica)
▶ 11:01 | Lemon (Citrus limon)
▶ 11:32 | Lime (Citrus aurantiifolia)
▶ 12:08 | Mango (Mangifera indica)
▶ 12:43 | Olive (Olea europaea)
▶ 13:16 | Passion Fruit (Passiflora edulis)
▶ 13:49 | Peach (Prunus persica)
▶ 14:22 | Pear (Pyrus communis)
▶ 14:55 | Pineapple (Ananas comosus)
▶ 15:24 | Plum (Prunus domestica)
▶ 15:53 | Pomegranate (Punica granatum)
▶ 16:22 | Raspberry (Rubus idaeus)
▶ 16:54 | Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa)
▶ 17:32 | Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)
▶ 18:10 | Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)
▶ 18:44 | Outro

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