Aril -

Look who survived our brutal Minnesota winter: 1/2 aril Genetic Artist!

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

: They are often brightly colored and nutrient-rich to attract animals, which eat the aril and disperse the seeds. Common Examples :

: The lacy, red covering of a nutmeg seed is an aril; when dried, it becomes the spice mace .

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 often called arils, though technically they are a fleshy seed coat called a sarcotesta .

: The white, edible flesh is a true aril.