Pictured is a section of a half ripe cherry, (p) showing the pulpy flesh and (s) showing the stone.

Cross Section of Half Ripe Cherry

Pictured is a section of a half ripe cherry, (p) showing the pulpy flesh and (s) showing the stone.

The apricot is a stone fruit, but contains less acid than most stone fruits. Unlike other fruits, there are a limited number of varieties of apricot.

Fruiting Branch of Apricot

The apricot is a stone fruit, but contains less acid than most stone fruits. Unlike other fruits, there…

Nectarines with firm flesh are classed as clingstone. Pictured is the whole fruit and a section with the stone left intact.

Clingstone Nectarine

Nectarines with firm flesh are classed as clingstone. Pictured is the whole fruit and a section with…