CSUBIOWEB FRUIT KEY

• PERICARP FUSED ENTIRELY TO SEED - CARYOPSIS. E.G., WHEAT, RICE, OATS, CORN. Caryopses are found only in the grass family (Poaceae) and are also often called cereals or grains.

• PERICARP FUSED TO SEED ONLY AT ONE POINT, THE FUNICULUS - ACHENE. E.G., SUNFLOWER.