PSEUDOCARP

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the word Pseudocarp.

Pseudocarp - as a noun

Fruit containing much fleshy tissue besides that of the ripened ovary; as apple or strawberry

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"The pseudocarp is a type of fruit that develops from the enlarged receptacle and other floral parts, such as the hypanthium, perianth, and calyx."

"The strawberry is a pseudocarp because its fleshy part is formed from the enlarged receptacle, while the tiny seeds on the surface are the true fruits."

"Pineapple is a pseudocarp, as the juicy edible portion is not derived from the ovary but from the fleshy receptacle."

"Some examples of pseudocarps include apples, pears, quinces, and rose hips."

"The pseudocarp of a tomato is commonly mistaken for the fruit itself."