← Glossary Morphology ovary The enlarged basal part of the pistil that contains the ovules. After fertilization, the ovary develops into the fruit. Related Terms achene acuminate alternate annual axillary basal berry biennial bract calyx capsule cauline clasping cordate corolla crenate cyme cypsela deciduous dentate drupe entire evergreen glaucous inflorescence lanceolate ligulate lobed opposite palmate panicle pappus pedicel perennial petiole pinnate pubescent raceme rachis rhizome rosette sepal serrate sessile silique spadix spathe spatulate stamen succulent taproot ternate thallus trifoliate umbel undulate whorled