Stone fruit (also known as a drupe) is a variety of fruit that features a stone or pit in the center. The most popular varieties are in the genus prunus, which include peaches, plums and apricots.

PEACH VARIETIES: FREESTONES AND CLINGSTONES Peaches can be broadly classified into two categories: freestones and clingstones. Freestone peaches, with their flesh easily separating from the pit ...