Fruit Book Vocabulary

1. The outermost whorl of a flower, consisting of sepals that protect the bud.
4. the young multicellular organism before it emerges from the seed.
5. a plant's reproductive unit, capable of developing into another plant.
8. the innermost layer of the pericarp. It surrounds the seed and can be either hard, as in a stone fruit, or soft, depending on the type of fruit.
10. Cavity The chamber within the ovary of a flower where seeds develop.
12. the stalk that supports the flower or fruit. It connects the flower or fruit to the main stem or branch, facilitating nutrient and water transport.
13. The central part of a fruit, often containing seeds.

1. the first leaves that appear on a seedling. They are part of the embryo within the seed and provide nutrients to the young plant.
2. Coat the outer protective layer of a seed. It shields the embryo and its food supply from physical damage and prevents dehydration.
3. the middle layer of the pericarp. It is often the fleshy part of the fruit that is consumed.
6. part of the flower's protective outer layer, forming the calyx. Protecting it before it opens.
7. Bundles A strand of conducting vessels in the stem or leaves of plants, consisting of xylem and phloem.
9. The tissue in flowering plants where seeds are attached within the ovary.
11. a waxy layer that covers the epidermis of leaves, stems, and fruits. It helps prevent water loss and provides a barrier against pathogens.
14. the outermost layer of the pericarp (fruit wall). In fleshy fruits, it is typically the skin or rind that encases the fruit.