Drupelet
Drupelet is a term used in botany to refer to a part of an aggregate fruit that derives from a single ovary of a single flower. It is most commonly associated with fruits like raspberries and blackberries.
Definition[edit | edit source]
A drupelet is a small part of an aggregate fruit that comes from the ovary of a single flower. It is a type of drupe, which is a fruit with a single seed enclosed in a hard endocarp, a fleshy mesocarp, and a thin exocarp that is often edible. Drupelets are found in fruits like raspberries, blackberries, and other members of the Rosaceae family.
Characteristics[edit | edit source]
Drupelets are characterized by their small size and their arrangement in a cluster. Each drupelet contains a single seed, and they are usually juicy and sweet. The color of drupelets can vary depending on the fruit, ranging from red to black.
Examples[edit | edit source]
Some examples of fruits that contain drupelets include:
- Raspberry: A raspberry is made up of many small drupelets, each containing a single seed. The drupelets are arranged around a central core, and they are easily separated from this core when the fruit is ripe.
- Blackberry: A blackberry is similar to a raspberry in that it is made up of many small drupelets. However, the drupelets of a blackberry are not easily separated from the core.
- Loganberry: A loganberry is a hybrid of a raspberry and a blackberry, and it also contains drupelets.
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