Q. Consider the following:
- Peach
- Walnut
- Mango
- Apple
Which of the above is/are classified as drupe fruits?
Answer:
1, 2 and 3
Notes:
- Drupes are a type of fruit that have a single seed surrounded by a fleshy outer layer and a hard inner layer. They are also known as stone fruits. Examples of drupes: Apricots, Cherries, Coconuts, Mangoes, Olives, Peaches, Pecans, Plums, Walnuts, Almonds, Cashew etc.
- An apple is a pome fruit, not a drupe fruit.