What is a fruit
A mature ovary
Simple
Derived from one pistil in one flower (might have multiple chambers called carples )
Aggregate
Derived from multiple pistils of one flower
Multiple
Several simple flowers fused into one flower
Pericarp and its layers
The Pericarp is the outer wall/layers of the seed it contains
Endocarp
Mesocarp
Exocarp
Dehiscent vs indehiscent
Dehiscent seeds open at maturity to release seeds; indehiscent do not
Accessory
Swollen flower receptacle surrounds and protects ovary ex a strawberry
Todays lesson is on
Structure of the plant body