The false fruit among the following is:

Apple is a classic example of a false fruit (pome), where the edible fleshy part develops from the receptacle (swollen stem tip) rather than the ovary wall. The true fruit of the apple is actually the core containing the seeds, which develops from the ovary. In contrast, oranges, grapes, and bananas are true fruits where the fleshy portion develops from the ovary wall. This distinction is important in understanding fruit development and classification.