Australian Tropical Rainforest Plants - Online edition
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FR 6 a follicle including legume A dehiscent fruit which opens along one suture.
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FR 7 a capsule A dehiscent fruit which opens along two or more sutures to release seeds. This includes siliqua (typical of Brassicaceae).
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FR 8 a samara An indehiscent fruit with one or more wings.
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FR 9 a nut An indehiscent fruit containing only one seed.
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FR10 an achene A winged or plumed nut.
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FR11 a cone A multiple fruit enclosed by overlapping scales or bracts.
The type of fruit for dry and/or dehiscent fruits.
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