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The fruits of Apples and Pears (Pyrus) are similar to those of the Cucurbitaceae because they develop from Epigynous Flowers with an Inferior Ovary.
They are classified as Berries but are also Accessory Fruits because of the Hypanthium that is fused with the Ovary Wall (Pericarp). These fruits are specifically "false berries" or called Pomes.
 Apples may be called FALSE Berries because the Hypanthium is adnate to the Pericarp & both contribute to the fleshy fruit. |
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| The outer fleshy part of the fruit develops from
the Hypanthium. This is
Accessory Tissue!!! The three internal layers are produced by the Pericarp. The final papery layer is the Endocarp. |
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| Pears are identical to apple except for their flask-like shape. | |
