1. Types ofTypes of
FruitsFruits

2. Indehiscent FruitsIndehiscent Fruits
Dry fruits which doDry fruits which do
not split along definitenot split along definite
lines to release seeds atlines to release seeds at
maturity.maturity.

3. Examples:Examples:
AcheneAchene
SamaraSamara
CaryopsisCaryopsis
NutNut

4. AcheneAchene
Seed coat notSeed coat not
fused with ovaryfused with ovary
wall.wall.

5. Achene: Sunflower SeedAchene: Sunflower Seed

6. SamaraSamara
Ovary wall forms aOvary wall forms a
winglike structure.winglike structure.
Dry; frequently used forDry; frequently used for
seed dispersal by wind.seed dispersal by wind.

7. Samara: mapleSamara: maple

8. Caryopsis (grain)Caryopsis (grain)
Seed coat fusedSeed coat fused
with ovary wall.with ovary wall.

9. Caryopsis(grain): cornCaryopsis(grain): corn

10. NutNut
Ovary wall isOvary wall is
tough andtough and
woody.woody.

11. Nut: acornNut: acorn

12. Dehiscent fruitsDehiscent fruits
Fruits which openFruits which open
at maturity to shedat maturity to shed
their seeds.their seeds.

13. Examples:Examples:
FollicleFollicle
LegumeLegume
CapsuleCapsule

14. FollicleFollicle
Fruit splits openFruit splits open
along ONEalong ONE
seam.seam.

15. Follicle: milkweedFollicle: milkweed

16. LegumeLegume
Fruit splits openFruit splits open
along TWOalong TWO
seams.seams.

17. Legume: beanLegume: bean

18. CapsuleCapsule
Fruit opens byFruit opens by
various means,various means,
usually along moreusually along more
than two seams.than two seams.

19. Capsule: lilyCapsule: lily

20. Fleshy FruitsFleshy Fruits
Fruit is generallyFruit is generally
moist and oftenmoist and often
edible.edible.

21. Examples:Examples:
 DrupeDrupe
 BerryBerry
 False BerryFalse Berry
 HesperidiumHesperidium
 PomePome

22. DrupeDrupe
 Fruit is fleshy all the way out to theFruit is fleshy all the way out to the
covering.covering.
 Woody interior covering. The seedWoody interior covering. The seed
is covered by a very hard cover.is covered by a very hard cover.
Sometimes these are called stoneSometimes these are called stone
fruits.fruits.

23. Drupe: plum, peach, almond, cherryDrupe: plum, peach, almond, cherry

24. BerryBerry
Fruit is fleshy all the way out toFruit is fleshy all the way out to
the covering, which is usuallythe covering, which is usually
thin.thin.
Interior seeds are NOT coveredInterior seeds are NOT covered
by a hard coat.by a hard coat.

25. Berry: grape, tomatoBerry: grape, tomato

26. False BerryFalse Berry
Looks like a berry, but oftenLooks like a berry, but often
has a harder outer coat.has a harder outer coat.
Seeds are clustered in theSeeds are clustered in the
middle rather thanmiddle rather than
throughout the fruit.throughout the fruit.

27. False Berry: cucumber, squash,False Berry: cucumber, squash,
pumpkin, cantaloupepumpkin, cantaloupe

28. Hesperidium (not on your key)Hesperidium (not on your key)
Outer soft rind which isOuter soft rind which is
white on the inside.white on the inside.
Citrus Fruits belong here.Citrus Fruits belong here.

29. Hesperidium: orange, lemon,Hesperidium: orange, lemon,
grapefruitgrapefruit

30. PomePome
Fruit is fleshy out to theFruit is fleshy out to the
covering.covering.
A few seeds are inside a coreA few seeds are inside a core
which is not eaten because it haswhich is not eaten because it has
a leathery interior coating.a leathery interior coating.

31. Pome: pear, applePome: pear, apple

32. Aggregate FruitsAggregate Fruits
 Fruit composed of mature ovariesFruit composed of mature ovaries
from separate pistils of one flowerfrom separate pistils of one flower
 Example: raspberry, strawberryExample: raspberry, strawberry

33. Multiple FruitsMultiple Fruits
 Fruit composed of mature ovariesFruit composed of mature ovaries
from several flowers.from several flowers.
 Example: pineappleExample: pineapple