This glossary definition is part of the Purdue Arboretum learning resource database, providing educational information on campus flora, morphology, and botanical terminology.
Nut
A dry, 1-celled, 1-seeded fruit that does not split open on its own, having a hard and bony shell, sometimes with a fibrous or slightly fleshy outer covering.
Did you know?
Peanuts are legumes and almonds are seeds inside drupes; true botanical nuts include acorns, hazelnuts, and chestnuts.
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