Multiple fruit
Multiple fruit is a type of fruit that develops from the ovary of more than one flower. The flowers form a tight cluster, each contributing to the formation of the fruit. This is different from a simple fruit, which develops from a single ovary. Multiple fruits are found in several plant families, including the Moraceae, Annonaceae, and Urticaceae.
Formation[edit | edit source]
Multiple fruits form from many different flowers. The flowers are usually arranged in an inflorescence, which is a cluster of flowers. Each flower in the inflorescence produces a fruit, and these fruits merge together to form a single larger fruit. This process is known as coalescence.
Examples[edit | edit source]
Some examples of multiple fruits include pineapple, mulberry, fig, and osage-orange. In the case of a pineapple, each "eye" on the surface of the fruit is actually the dried remains of a separate flower. The fig is another example of a multiple fruit, but in this case, the flowers are contained inside the fruit.
Nutritional value[edit | edit source]
Like all fruits, multiple fruits are rich in vitamin C, fiber, and other essential nutrients. They also contain various phytochemicals, which are plant compounds that may have health benefits.
See also[edit | edit source]
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