(of e.g. fruits) not opening spontaneously at maturity to release seeds
indehiscent
| ... is a Value of: indehiscent |
is a value of :
- dehiscence — (biology) release of material by splitting open of an organ or tissue; (botany) natural bursting open at maturity of a fruit or other reproductive body to release seeds or spores; (surgery) bursting open of a surgically closed wound
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