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An arillode or false aril is sometimes distinguished: whereas an aril grows from the attachment point of the seed to the ovary (from the funiculus or hilum), an arillode forms from a different point on the seed coat. [2] The term "aril" is sometimes applied to any fleshy appendage of the seed in flowering plants, such as the mace of the nutmeg ...
Attached at the base with ear-shaped appendages (auricle s). See also Leaf shape. autogamous Self-pollinating, self-fertilizing – in flowering plants awn 1. Any long, bristle-like appendage. 2. In the Poaceae, an appendage terminating or on the back of glume s or lemma s of some grass spikelet s. 3.
Depending on the species, such awns have various seed-dispersal functions, either dispersing the seed by flinging it out (seed ejection); flinging away the entire carpel so that it snaps off (carpel projection); [2] entangling the awn or bristles on passing animals ; or possibly burying the seed by twisting as it lies on soft soil. [3]
Within Gynotrocheae, Crossostylis is morphologically distinct from other Gynotrocheae in having capsular fruits that split open at maturity and an appendage on a mature seed. [7] In addition, Crossostylis possesses a multi-celled archesporium in ovules just like members in Macarisieae, while the archesporium is one-celled in the other Gynotrocheae.
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In botany, a plant shoot consists of any plant stem together with its appendages like leaves, lateral buds, flowering stems, and flower buds. [1] [2] The new growth from seed germination that grows upward is a shoot where leaves will develop.
There’s a reason why so many health and nutrition pros keep chia seeds on hand: A 2-tablespoon serving (which is a ton of seeds) has 150 calories, 10 grams of fiber, 6 grams of protein and 10 ...
This zesty tuna sandwich gets an extra boost of protein from chickpeas. Smashing some of the chickpeas into the tuna enhances the texture and helps hold the filling together.