How did certain types of berries like cucumbers and eggplants become classified as vegetables instead of fruits?

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How did certain types of berries like cucumbers and eggplants become classified as vegetables instead of fruits?

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Botanical and culinary classifications are different. A botanical classification is based on its biology (seeds inside, grows on a Vine) a culinary classification is based on taste and shape. An egg plant is more like a squash taste wise so it’s a vegetable. Conversely apples and strawberries looks and taste like fruit so it’s a fruit in culinary terms but it’s actually a pseudocarp