schizocarp

/ˈskɪzoʊkɑːrp/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of dry fruit that splits into two or more parts at maturity, such as the hips of the rose or the follicles of the dandelion.

“The schizocarp of the plant split into two seeds, each containing an embryo.”

Synonyms

  • dehiscent fruit
  • dry fruit

Antonyms

  • fleshy fruit
  • involucre