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2015/01/19

MONTESSORI BOTANY : Types of Succulent Fruits




Pepo

The pepo is a simple fruit in
which the exocarp is a tough rind.

apples

Pome

The pome is a simple, succulent fruit in
which the exocarp is thin, the mesocarp
is fleshy, and the endocarp is stiff.

Latin: pomum - a fruit.


Berry

The berry is a simple succulent fruit  in which
 the entire pericarp is soft and succulent.

Old English: berie 


Drupe

 The drupe is a simple, succulent fruit
in which the exocarp and the mesocarp are
succulent. The endocarp is extremely hard.

Latin: drupa-overripe, wrinkled olive 


 

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