The calyx of a fruit is the leaf-like structure that remains around the stem end of the fruit where it grew from the flower. In some fruits like the persimmon it is a fairly large and tough structure that must be removed prior to use.
Calyx
Leaf-like structure at stem end of a fruit
Categories:
Plant Anatomy
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Wikidata ID:
Q107216
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