pome

thumb|right|Anatomy of apple pome compared to a pea pod. Botanically, a fruit is derived from a [[carpel; apples normally have five carpels, while a pea pod is a single carpel. The flesh of the apple is derived from the swollen receptacle that surrounds the carpels.]]

In botany, a pome is a type of fruit produced by flowering plants in the subtribe Malinae of the family Rosaceae. Pomes consist of a central 'core' containing multiple small seeds, which is enveloped by a tough membrane and surrounded by an edible layer of flesh. Pome fruit trees are deciduous, and undergo a dormant winter period that requires cold temperatures to break dormancy in spring. Well-known pomes include the apple, pear, and quince.