why do oranges have pips?

Answer 1

Hello so that they can have baby orange trees, fruit and all plants have to reproduce or else they would die out, or maybe you thought it was just to get stuck in your throat, what makes you ask such an extraordinary question, equates to why do men have sperm. Oranges arrived in North America from Europe but they originated in China. Orange trees generally range in height at maturity from 22 to 30 feet. Leaves are dark green, pointed with a round base and from 3 to 5 inches in length. Leaves can live for as long as three years. Flowers are white. The fruit itself is technically a berry (hesperidium) ranging from 2 to 4 inches in diameter at full size. The number of seeds in the fruit can vary according to a variety of factors with some 'cultivars' like navels being almost completely seedless. For the home landscaper, depending on the region, there can be a wide range of orange tree varieties from which to choose.

Answer 2

the pip is the orange seed. They have the seeds for them to reproduce and prevent there species from dying out. They seeds are dispersed when they are eaten. The seeds will eventually end up elsewhere. If the land in a favorable environment for germination they will grow into another orange tree.

Answer 3

because in the natural way of things the orange would rot fall from the tree the pips being the seed would then sprout new trees they are in fact the sole means of propergation if left alone by man.

Answer 4

The pips are the seeds.

So if you planted them you would get an orange tree.
Although you can't grow them in the Uk its the wrong climate.

Answer 5

the pips are the future oranges

Answer 6

they are the seeds of the orange. How did you think baby orange trees were made?

Answer 7

All fruit have seeds inside thats why they are fruits

Answer 8

I reckon similar to the question as why you have sperm