Strawberries, apples, and pears have parts other than the carpel and seeds and are thus considered to be

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Strawberries, apples, and pears are considered accessory fruits because they are formed from the receptacle tissue of the flower in addition to the carpel and seeds. In strawberries, the fleshy part is swollen receptacle tissue that holds the achenes (seed-like structures). In apples and pears, the fleshy part is the enlarged and thickened receptacle tissue surrounding the carpels and seeds in the core.

Strawberries, Apples, and Pears Have Parts Other Than the Carpel