Why is a grapefruit called a grapefruit when there is already a fruit called a grape?

Answer 1

John Lunan, a botanist, gave it that name in 1814 because the fruits grow in "grape-like" clusters.

If you see grapefruit growing on a tree, you will notice that they grow in clusters. It is suggested that these clusters resemble the shape of large yellow grapes and so the fruit was called a grapefruit. Another explanation is that the premature grapefruit looks similar in shape to unripe green grapes.

Answer 2

Because of the way the bunches of the fruit look on the tree - just like grapes.

Answer 3

Because it grew in bunches, like grapes .. here read all about it .. I grow them and this is easier than trying to explain

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grapefruit

Answer 4

I have no idea. It does not look like a grape, taste like a grape, or have anything to do with a grape besides its name and the fact that it's a fruit. :)

Answer 5

Shaddock

Answer 6

The same reason cherries and grapes aren't called berries.
Whoever named them did as they pleased and followed no rules.
C. :)!!

Answer 7

Good point ha ha ha and a pineapple and what about the ugly fruit,?,,,,