Anthocarpous


(of a fruit) having accessory or enlarged tissue, as the apple or strawberry.
historical examples

the syconus is an anthocarpous fruit, in which the receptacle completely encloses numerous flowers and becomes succulent.
encyclopaedia britannica, 11th edition, volume 11, slice 3 various

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