Almonds do indeed grow on almond trees, which makes it sound like they fit the definition of a tree nut. Surprisingly, though, these common nuts aren’t actually nuts at all, but rather seeds of a ...

Despite having the word as the second half of its name, a peanut is not actually a nut. It’s more closely related to soybeans and lentils. And while almonds may be your favorite find in a handful of ...