What is false fruits?

False fruits, also known as pseudocarps or accessory fruits, are a type of fruit that develops from a structure other than the ovary of a flower. In contrast to true fruits that develop from the ripened ovary, false fruits develop from other parts of the flower, such as the receptacle, calyx, or even the petals.

Common examples of false fruits include apples, strawberries, and pineapples. In an apple, for instance, the edible part of the fruit is actually the fleshy receptacle, with the seeds situated in the core. Similarly, in a strawberry, the fruit is not the actual berry (tiny, hard seeds individually surrounded by flesh) but the fleshy, red receptacle that surrounds it.

False fruits are often produced by plants that have flowers with multiple pistils or other structures that can develop into fruit-like structures. They can be eaten by birds and mammals, and are often used for flavoring in recipes and as a source of vitamins and fiber. However, they tend to have less nutritional value than true fruits, and may not be as suitable for human consumption in large quantities.