Definition: Acarpous is a type of pomegranate that grows in clusters and produces large, plump fruit. It has a hard outer shell with an insulating inner shell called the "mucilage" or "mercury". The seeds are not typically edible, but the pulp can be used to make juice or other products. The word "acarpous" is derived from Greek words that refer to pomegranates and refers to the group of pomegranates known as the "Acarum famigeratum" family. It was first described in 1735 by Johann Baptist von Wieser, a German botanist. The definition of acarpous is: - Acarpous is a type of pomegranate that grows in clusters and produces large, plump fruit - It has a hard outer shell with an insulating inner shell called the "mucilage" or "mercury" - The seeds are not typically edible but the pulp can be used to make juice or other products - Acarpous is one of several pomegranates known as the "Acarum famigeratum" family

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