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Wide meaning of the word fruit—Diversity in appearance and character of various fruits—Dehiscent and indehiscent pericarp—Epicarp—Chestnut involucre—Mesocarp and endocarp— Pericarp—Achene—Strawberry an apocarpous fruit—Pineapple— Irritating hairs—Resinous protection of cones—Coiled stem of cyclamen—Seed-pod of ivy-leaved toad-flax hidden in wall crevices.