Almonds do not come from peaches in the sense that they grow out of them. However, almonds are closely related to peaches, and the seed inside a peach pit is similar to the almond nut we eat. The "fruit" or hull of the almond is related to the fleshy part of the peach.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
- Botanical Relationship: Almonds and peaches are both members of the Prunus genus, which also includes plums, cherries, and apricots. This close relationship explains the similarities.
- The Seed Connection: The hard pit in the center of a peach contains a seed, much like the shell of an almond contains the almond nut. This seed inside the peach pit resembles an almond.
- Fleshy vs. Dry Fruit: The key difference lies in the type of fruit produced. Peaches develop a fleshy outer layer that we eat. Almonds, on the other hand, develop a dry, leathery outer layer (the hull) that is not typically consumed. The part we eat is the seed inside this hull.
In essence, while you won't find an almond growing directly out of a peach, understanding their botanical relationship helps explain why the peach pit contains a seed similar to the almond we eat, and the outer hull of an almond is related to the peach flesh.
