dehiscent
/ (dɪˈhɪsənt) /
adjective
(of fruits, anthers, etc) opening spontaneously to release seeds or pollen
Derived forms of dehiscent
- dehiscence, noun
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How to use dehiscent in a sentence
dehiscent—the pericarp splits to allow the escape of the seeds—generally many-seeded.
Pericarp woody, dehiscent at the tip by 2–4 valves; contains 1–4 seeds, slightly orbiculate, coriaceous.
The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines | T. H. Pardo de TaveraSeed vessel glabrous, horizontally dehiscent, containing 15 or more angular seeds joined to a common axis.
The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines | T. H. Pardo de TaveraCapsules borne on the under side of a pedunculate receptacle, irregularly dehiscent.
Calyx not minute; pod colored, dehiscent; seeds enclosed in a pulpy aril.
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