Aril basal-lateral
Basal-lateral aril of Lecythis mesophylla. Photo by R. Aguilar.
Creator(s): R. Aguilar
Description: Basal-lateral aril of Lecythis mesophylla based on Reinaldo Aguilar 10300 from the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica.
Rights: Rights reside with creator, otherwise property of NYBG.
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Title
Aril basal-lateral
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Definition
An aril starting at the base and extending part way up the side of the seed.
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Notes
The arils of neotropical Lecythidaceae, when present, are of the following types 1) basal, 2) basal-lateral, 3) lateral, 4) half I-beam, and 5) aril spreading.
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