schizocarpic

Current definition: 
A syncarpous fruit which splits longitudinally into non- or tardily dehiscent, fruitlike parts (mericarps, these generally corresponding with locules or locelli). Useage restricting the term to dry, bipartite fruits (Umbelliferae, Aceraceae, e.g. Lawrence
Feature ID: 
297
Feature Status: 
Core
Glossary: 
syncarpous fruit dehiscence

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Scratchpads developed and conceived by (alphabetical): Ed Baker, Katherine Bouton Alice Heaton Dimitris Koureas, Laurence Livermore, Dave Roberts, Simon Rycroft, Ben Scott, Vince Smith