fruit

Fruit is a sweet, fleshy product that is the seed-bearing structure of a flowering plant. Fruits are typically eaten as food, and they are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fibre.

There are many different types of fruits, including apples, oranges, bananas, grapes, and strawberries. Fruits can be classified into two main types: simple fruits and aggregate fruits.

• Simple fruits are fruits that develop from a single flower. They can be further classified into three types: drupes, berries, and pome fruits.
• Drupes are fruits that have a hard outer layer, called a pit, that surrounds the seed. Examples of drupes include peaches, plums, and cherries.
• Berries are fruits that have a soft outer layer and multiple seeds. Examples of berries include strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries.
• Pome fruits are fruits that have a core that contains seeds. Examples of pome fruits include apples and pears.

Aggregate fruits are fruits that develop from a cluster of flowers. They are typically made up of many small fruits, called druplets or berries. Examples of aggregate fruits include raspberries and blackberries.

The apple is a fruit.