achenocarp

/æˈkɛnəukɑrp/

Definitions

1. noun

the fruit of a genus of plants in the family Boraginaceae, typically a capsule

“The botanist studied the achenocarp of the plant species Echium.”

2. noun (biology)

a type of dry dehiscent fruit that splits open to release its seeds

“The seed dispersal mechanism of the achenocarp allows for efficient spreading of the plant species.”

Synonyms

  • capsule
  • fruit

Antonyms

  • seeds