Locule
Cross section of an ovary of a red ice plant. Photo by S. A. Mori.
Creator(s): S. A. Mori
Description: Cross section of an ovary of the red ice plant (Malephora crocerra) based on an unvouchered image taken on the Gargano Peninsula, Italy.
Rights: Rights reside with creator, otherwise property of NYBG.
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Title
Locule
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Definition
A chamber or cavity, such as that of an ovary or fruit that contains the ovule(s) or seed(s).
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