From Flower to Fruit When a plant flowers and produces seeds, it also produces something else we all like -- fruit. As you learned, when the ovary ripens, it swells and forms a protective covering around the seeds. This protective covering, or fruit, often finds its way on top of cereal, ice cream, a salad, or just a tasty snack. What are your favorite fruits? What are fruits that you call vegetables? Are there any unique or exotic fruits that you like? Are there any fruits that you've never eaten and would like to try? Can you name all of the fruits in the picture above? Click here to make the picture bigger.