többmagvús

Többmagvús is a Hungarian botanical term used to describe a fruit or seed-bearing structure that contains more than one seed. The word is formed from több- meaning many and magvú meaning seed-bearing. It is a descriptive attribute used in botany and horticulture, not a formal taxonomic category. The term is typically contrasted with egymagvú (one-seeded) and, less commonly, kevésmagvú (few-seeded).

In practice, a fruit is described as többmagvú when its edible portion houses multiple seeds. This can result from a multicarpellate ovary, the fusion of several carpels, or the presence of several seeds within a single ovary. The classification is descriptive and can apply to a range of fruit types, including some aggregate or fleshy fruits.

Common examples in cultivation and description include many apples and several citrus varieties, which often contain multiple seeds; pomegranates, which have numerous seeds per fruit; and certain berries where seeds are visible on or inside the fruit. Some fruits may be naturally multi-seeded, while others exhibit variability depending on genetics and growing conditions. Conversely, many cultivated crops are bred to have fewer seeds or to be seedless for consumer preference, illustrating the practical relevance of the trait in breeding and production.

The term serves as a helpful shorthand in field notes, agricultural catalogs, and taxonomic descriptions to convey a key morphological feature of the fruit’s seed content.