Question

Why is an apple called a false fruit?

Answer 1

Fruit:

1. A defining property of flowering plants is their fruit.
2. It is an ovary that has reached maturity or ripeness following fertilization.

False fruit:

1. Fruits in which the thalamus also contributes to fruit formation are called false fruit.
2. Example - cashews, apple, and strawberry.

Explanation:

1. In Apples, the thalamus also contributes to fruit formation, so it is called a false fruit.
2. Thalamus or receptacle is the swollen end of the stalk.