Apricot - Simple English Wikipedia

# Apricot

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Apricot is a drupe fruit. It is closely related to the plum.

## [edit] Description

Two apricots, with a branch of apricots in the background

- Plant: Small to medium sized tree with spreading, dense canopy; leaves are shaped somewhat like a heart, with pointed tips, about 8 cm (1/3 inch) wide.
- Flowers: Flowers are white to pinkish in color.
- Fruit: The fruit has only one seed; the color runs from yellow to orange and may have a red cast; the surface of the fruit is smooth and nearly hairless.

## [edit] See also

- List of fruits

## [edit] External links

- www.apricotseeds.org - includes information on medicinal uses of apricot seeds.
- Scintro fruit book - All about fruits.

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Category: Fruits

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