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indehiscent

Adjective

Meaning

Remaining closed at maturity, or not opening along regular lines, as the acorn, or a cocoanut.

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It does not have a special "line of weakness" along which it splits to release the seeds when ripe (i.e. it is indehiscent ). citation A berry may develop from an ovary with one or more carpels (the female reproductive structures of a flower). Source: Internet

Dry fruits may be either dehiscent (they open to discharge seeds), or indehiscent (they do not open to discharge seeds). citation Types of dry, simple fruits, and examples of each, include: * achene – Most commonly seen in aggregate fruits (e. Source: Internet

Often, an indehiscent beak occurs at the top of the style and one or more seeds may be borne there. Source: Internet

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