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Fact: Linked Fruits
For people who enjoy a variety of fruits, this may come as a shock. Peaches and nectarines may seem like two different fruits, but they are actually very similar. In fact, they are almost identical genetically, with the only difference being a single gene that determines the fuzziness of the skin.
Both fruits belong to the same species, Prunus persica, and are members of the rose family. They share a similar taste, so it’s unsurprising to imagine them growing on the same tree!
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