Fruit

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Fruit

Fruit (/fruːt/) is the mature ovary of a flowering plant, typically containing seeds, that develops from the fertilized ovule after pollination. The term is derived from the Latin word 'fructus', meaning 'enjoyment of produce'.

Etymology

The word 'fruit' comes from the Old French 'fruit', which in turn is derived from the Latin 'fructus' meaning 'enjoyment of produce'. The Latin term is related to 'frui', meaning 'to enjoy'.

Types of Fruit

There are several types of fruit, including:

  • Berry: A small, pulpy, and often edible fruit. Berries are usually juicy, rounded, brightly colored, sweet, sour or tart, and do not have a stone or pit.
  • Drupe: A fruit in which an outer fleshy part surrounds a shell of hardened endocarp with a seed inside. Examples include peaches, plums, and cherries.
  • Pome: A type of fruit produced by flowering plants in the subtribe Malinae of the family Rosaceae. Examples include apples and pears.
  • Citrus: A genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the rue family, Rutaceae. Examples include oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and limes.

Nutritional Value

Fruits are a rich source of essential vitamins and minerals, and they are high in fiber. Fruits also provide a wide range of health-boosting antioxidants, including flavonoids and anthocyanins.

Related Terms

  • Botany: The scientific study of plants, including their physiology, structure, genetics, ecology, distribution, classification, and economic importance.
  • Pollination: The transfer of pollen from a male part of a plant to a female part of a plant, enabling fertilization and the production of seeds.
  • Seed: The unit of reproduction of a flowering plant, capable of developing into another such plant.

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