Drupe
Drupe
Drupe (/druːp/), also known as stone fruit, is a type of fruit in which an outer fleshy part surrounds a single shell (the pit or stone) of hardened endocarp with a seed (kernel) inside.
Etymology
The term "drupe" comes from the Latin drupa meaning overripe olive, a derivative of the Latin drupea, olive.
Anatomy
A drupe is a type of fruit that consists of three layers: the exocarp (outer layer), the mesocarp (middle layer), and the endocarp (inner layer). The exocarp and mesocarp make up the fleshy part of the fruit, while the endocarp is the hard shell that protects the seed.
Examples
Examples of drupes include peaches, plums, and cherries, as well as almonds, walnuts, and pecans, which are typically classified as nuts in the culinary sense.
Related Terms
- Pome: A type of fruit that is similar to a drupe, but has a different structure.
- Berry: A type of fruit that does not have a hard pit.
- Aggregate fruit: A fruit that is formed from several ovaries that were separate in a single flower.
- Multiple fruit: A fruit that is formed from several flowers.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Drupe
- Wikipedia's article - Drupe
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