40 Wonderful Fruits That Start With W

Have you ever tried a fruit that starts with the letter W? From the juicy watermelon to the lesser-known wax jambu, the world is full of wonderful fruits that start with W—and some might surprise you!

It’s easy to stick with common fruits, but exploring new ones can be exciting and delicious.
Many people don’t realize how many tasty fruits begin with W, and they miss out on adding variety to their meals and snacks.

In this post, you’ll discover 40 wonderful fruits that start with W, complete with fun facts, origins, and why they’re worth a try. Let’s explore these fruity treasures together!

  1. Wahoo Fruit
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    Wahoo fruit comes from the Euonymus atropurpureus plant, commonly known as Eastern wahoo. It produces small reddish fruits that split open to reveal bright seeds. While not typically eaten due to toxicity, it has been used in traditional medicine by Native Americans. Wahoo is more known for its striking appearance and historical use than for culinary purposes.
  1. Wampee
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    Wampee is a small, round fruit from Southeast Asia, especially China and Vietnam. It has thin yellow skin and juicy, sweet-tart flesh with a citrus-like flavor. Wampee is eaten fresh or used in drinks, jams, and traditional remedies. The fruit grows in clusters on a tree and is enjoyed for its refreshing taste and health benefits, including aiding digestion.
  1. Walnut (botanically a fruit)
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    Although usually called a nut, a walnut is technically a fruit—specifically a drupe. It has a hard shell surrounding the edible seed and a green outer husk that dries and falls off. Walnuts are harvested for their rich, crunchy kernels, which are high in omega-3 fats and used in baking, cooking, and snacks. They are grown mainly in the U.S., China, and Iran and are loved for their nutty flavor and health benefits.
  1. Water Apple
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    Water apple, also known as Syzygium aqueum or bell fruit, is a bell-shaped fruit found in tropical Asia. It has shiny pink or red skin and crisp, watery flesh with a mild, sweet flavor. Water apples are often eaten fresh or used in salads and drinks. They are refreshing, low in calories, and popular for their juicy crunch in hot climates.
  1. Watermelon
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    Watermelon is a large, green-skinned fruit with juicy red or yellow flesh and black seeds. It’s one of the most popular summer fruits around the world, known for its sweet, refreshing taste and high water content. Native to Africa, watermelon is now grown in many warm regions and is often eaten fresh or in juices and fruit salads. People love it for cooling down on hot days.
  1. Wax Apple
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    Wax apple, also known as Java apple or Syzygium samarangense, is a tropical fruit with shiny red or green skin and a crisp, watery inside. It has a light, mildly sweet flavor and is often compared to a pear. Grown mainly in Southeast Asia, it’s eaten fresh or added to salads. Its refreshing crunch and elegant shape make it a favorite snack in tropical regions.
  1. Wax Gourd
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    Wax gourd, also known as ash gourd or winter melon, is a large, green fruit with a waxy surface. It has white, mild-tasting flesh and is commonly used in soups, curries, and traditional medicines in Asia. Despite being called a melon, it is not sweet. Wax gourd is valued for its cooling effect and is especially popular in Chinese and Indian cooking.
  1. Wax Jambu
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    Wax jambu is another name for wax apple or rose apple, known for its bell shape and shiny, wax-like skin. It’s juicy, light, and mildly sweet, with a crisp bite. This fruit is enjoyed fresh, especially in Southeast Asia, and is often included in fruit platters or salads. It’s loved for its cooling texture and beautiful appearance.
  1. Wealthy Apple
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    The Wealthy apple is one of the first cold-hardy apple varieties developed in the United States, especially in Minnesota. It has red skin and a juicy, slightly tart-sweet flavor. It’s good for eating fresh and also works well in baking. The Wealthy apple is valued for its historical importance and ability to grow in colder climates where other apples might fail.
  1. West Indian Cherry (Acerola)


    West Indian cherry, or acerola, is a small, bright red fruit that looks like a cherry but has a very different taste. It is extremely rich in vitamin C—much more than oranges—and has a sweet-tart flavor. Native to the Caribbean and Central America, acerola is used in juices, smoothies, and health supplements. People love it for its immune-boosting power and fruity zing.
  1. West Indian Locust Fruit
  2. White Currant
  3. White Sapote
  4. White Mulberry
  5. White Guava
  6. White Peach
  7. White Sapota
  8. Wild Apple
  9. Wild Banana
  10. Wild Blackberry
  11. Wild Cherry
  12. Wild Grape
  13. Wild Lime
  14. Wild Mango
  15. Wild Olive
  16. Wild Orange
  17. Wild Peach
  18. Wild Pear
  19. Wild Plum
  20. Wild Raspberry
  21. Wild Strawberry
  22. Wild Tamarind
  23. Wild Watermelon
  24. Wineberry
  25. Winter Melon
  26. Wolfberry (Goji Berry)
  27. Wood Apple
  28. Woolly Apple
  29. Wampi
  30. Warty Pumpkin