noun a fruit in which some of the flesh is derived not from the ovary but from some adjacent tissue exterior to the carpel
In botany, an accessory fruit is a fruit in which some of the flesh is derived not from the ovary but from some adjacent tissue exterior to the carpel.
In horticulture, the term accessory fruit is used to describe fruits that develop from the enlargement of non-ovarian tissues.
In plant science, the concept of accessory fruit is important for understanding the different types of fruit development and structures in plants.
In botanical writing, the term 'accessory fruit' is used to describe a type of fruit that forms from tissues other than the ovary, such as the receptacle or calyx.
Botanists use the term 'accessory fruit' to classify fruits that develop from structures other than the ovary, such as the hypanthium or receptacle.
In culinary contexts, 'accessory fruit' may refer to fruits that are not typically consumed on their own but are used as garnishes or flavorings in dishes.