Aril -

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

In biology, an aril is a specialized, often fleshy outgrowth from a seed's attachment point (the funiculus) that partially or entirely covers the seed. : The juicy red "gems" we eat are

: The white, edible flesh is a true aril. an aril is a specialized

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