Blettum
Blettum is a term used in botany to describe a fruit that has reached a certain stage of ripeness. It specifically refers to a fruit that is no longer hard and green but has begun to soften and change color. This stage is often characterized by a transition in texture and flavor, indicating that the fruit is nearing its peak edibility or seed dispersal capability. The term is not a strict taxonomic classification but rather a descriptive phase in the fruit's maturation process.
The blettum stage can vary significantly between different species of fruits. For example, a blettum tomato