126 CLASSIFICATION OF FRUITS 



The Aeterio (Figs. 304 and 305). — An aggregate fruit, with an accres- 

 cent fleshy torus and many crowded pistils. 



The Strobile (Figs. 360 and 361). — A multiple dry fruit, its elements in 

 the form of imbricated scales. 



The Galbalus (Fig. 359).— A fruit similar to the last, but the scales 

 fleshy or much thickened above, so that the form becomes more or 

 less globular. 



In conclusion, it may be remarked that to assign a name to a fruit 

 is insufficient in most cases, especially in those of aggregate and 

 multiple fruits, to designate its character. 



