schizocarpic

Variant of schizocarp

schizocarp definition

schizo·carp (skiz′ə kärp′, skit′sə-)

noun

Bot. a dry fruit, as of the maple, that splits at maturity into two or more one-seeded carpels which remain closed

Etymology: schizo- + -carp

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