Dehisce

dehiscence (adj. dehiscent)
1. Breaking open at maturity to discharge seeds or spores. 2. Opening regularly to let seeds or spores escape by valves, slits, etc., as a capsule or anther. See also: indehiscent.
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Dehiscent/dehiscence
The opening of an anther, fruit or sporangium at maturity to release its contents (pollen, seeds or spores).
Deltoid ...

Dehiscence: Refers to fruits opening when ripe to release their seeds.

Dehisce- To split open when ripe, usually along definite lines or sutures to release seeds.

dehiscence. Opening naturally and regularly along lines of weakness; in fruits, opening along sutures to release seeds.

Dehiscent Opening to discharge the seeds or pollen.
Deliquescent Breaking up into fine branches.
Deltoid Triangular, with equal sides.

A simple, dry, dehiscent and podlke fruit which splits along two seams
Definition as written by talinum:
Legumes all share the ability to draw nitrogen staight from the air, by a bacteria that lives in nodules on their roots.

dehiscence search for term- n. (L. dehiscere, to gape) opening and shedding contents; said of stamens and fruits.dehisces search for term - vt., to burst or split open, as the seed capsules of plants.deltoid search for term- a. (Gr.

The most telling sign that the sporangia have dehisced are frayed, scruffy-looking sori. Whereas ripe sori are plump and firm with little brown, black, yellow or green spheres, spent sori are generally a dull cinnamon brown.

These mature from September to October into papery pods; a favorite of children, who love to pop them. Each legume dehisces at the tip, spilling out several small seeds.

See also: Plant, Dehiscent, Genera, Variety, Gardening