Galbulus

A galbulus is a fleshy cone (megastrobilus), chiefly relating to those borne by junipers and cypresses, and often mistakenly called a berry. ^[1] These cones (galbuli) are formed by fleshy cone scales which accrete into a single mass under a unified epidermis. Although originally used for the cypresses, the term is more applicable to the junipers.^{[ why? ][ citation needed ]}

See also

• Aril, fleshy modified cone-scales also found in some species of gymnosperms

References

1. Hart, G.T. (2011). Plants in Literature and Life. Victoria, British Columbia, Canada: FriesenPress. p. 140. ISBN   978-1-77067-442-4.