Capsule
The capsul is a dry, dehiscent fruit.
The dehiscent capsule usually has
many seeds. The capsule is composed
of two or more carpels. The carpels
open to disperse the seeds.
Latin : capsula - a little box.
Follicle
The follicle is a dry, dehiscent fruit.
The follicle opens only along one side
when it discharges its seeds at maturity.
Pod
The pod is a dry, dehiscent fruit.
The pod opens along two sides when
it discharges its seed at maturity.
Schizocarp
The schizocarp is a dry, dehiscent fruit.
The schizocarp splits into halves when
it discharges its seeds at maturity.
Silique
The silique is a dry, dehiscent fruit.
The silique opens with the two walls
of the fruit separate and hanging
freely from the top.
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