Apocarps

/ˈæpoʊkɑrps/ noun

Definition

Plural of apocarp; multiple separate fruits derived from the unfused carpels of a single flower.

Etymology

From apocarp + -s (English plural marker). Botanical nomenclature.

Kelly Says

Raspberries and blackberries showcase apocarps beautifully—each tiny globe you pluck is a separate apocarp, and if you look closely, you can see them clustered together like grains on a raspberry.

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