Fruit Types
A fruit is a ripened ovary within which contains the seed(s).
Progression of development from flower bud to fruit (pod) growth to
developing seeds in false indigo (Baptisia).
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Fruit Types
Fruits are unique to flowering plants (angiosperms). Their functional
diversity has evolved to facilitate seed dispersal. Fruits are partly
responsible for the dominate success of flowering plants over other
current forms of plant life.
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Fruit Types
Dry fruit types
Fleshy fruit types
Indehiscent fruits
Berry
Caryopsis
Drupe
Samara
Pome
Achene
Compound fruit types
Nut
Dehiscent fruits
Capsule
Accessory
Multiple
Follicle
Schizocarp
Silique
Syconium
Legume
Hip
Utricle
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