pericarp

In the medlar the core (or true pericarp) is of a stony hardness, while the outer succulent covering is open at the summit.

Dehiscent—the pericarp splits to allow the escape of the seeds—generally many-seeded.

Pericarp generally differentiated into distinct layers, one of which is succulent or fibrous.

In an orthotropal seed attached to the base of the pericarp it is superior, as also in a suspended anatropal seed.

Pericarp woody, dehiscent at the tip by 2–4 valves; contains 1–4 seeds, slightly orbiculate, coriaceous.