In describing the core, its location in the fruit and the size and character of the carpels and seeds are all considered.

Abaxile. A term used to describe the core when it lies to one side of the axis of the fruit. Axile. A term used to describe the core when it is equidistant on either side of the axis of the fruit. Distant. A term used to describe a core which is comparatively far from the stem. Median. A term used to describe a core which is located at about the center of the fruit. Sessile. A term used to describe a core which is very close to the stem.