What kinds of fruits are produced by Caryophyllales plants?

The order Caryophyllales exhibits a wide diversity of fruit types across its various families. Generally, these fruits can be categorized as follicles, capsules, or fleshy structures.1

Specific examples of fruit types found within the order include:

• Capsules: Many members, such as those in the Caryophyllaceae family, produce capsular fruits. In Portulacaceae, the capsule may split either vertically or horizontally. Some Amaranthaceae produce a circumscissile capsule, while other fruits in this family fail to open and are instead surrounded by a fleshy perianth.2
• Fleshy Fruits: These include berries, which are common in Phytolaccaceae, and drupes, which are found in Nyctaginaceae.2
• Dry Fruits: Some Nyctaginaceae produce a dry achene.2

The diversity of these reproductive structures reflects the broad range of ecological adaptations present within the order.13