Aril [8K — 2K]

: The juicy red "gems" we eat are often called arils, though technically they are a fleshy seed coat called a sarcotesta .

: The white, edible flesh is a true aril. : The juicy red "gems" we eat are

: The lacy, red covering of a nutmeg seed is an aril; when dried, it becomes the spice mace . : The juicy red "gems" we eat are

Look who survived our brutal Minnesota winter: 1/2 aril Genetic Artist! : The juicy red "gems" we eat are

: The red "berry" (aril) is the only non-poisonous part of the tree. 🌸 Gardening: Aril Irises