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n. - The hard inner (usually woody) layer of the pericarp of some fruits (as peaches or plums or cherries or olives) that contains the seed.

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  • The epicarp is either smooth or rugose (sulcate or covered in scales or spines). the endocarp is the membranous or woody portion of the fruit.
  • Management: Propagated by seed (endocarp) with pulp removed.
  • Me - mesocarp, EM = embryo, En = endocarp, Esp = endosperm, Kei = germ, Ha =
  • The fruiting body has an endocarp which resembles a grappling hook, from which the plant takes its common name.
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