Aril basal
Basal aril of Lecythis pisonis. Photo by S. A. Mori.
Creator(s): S. A. Mori
Description: Seeds, funicles, and basal arils of Lecythis pisonis. Amazonian Brazil. Note that the seeds are sulcate.
Rights: Rights reside with creator, otherwise property of NYBG.
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Title
Aril basal
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Definition
An aril located at the base of the seed.
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Notes
In New World Lecythidaceae, fleshy basal arils are found in species of Corythophora and Lecythis. If they are found in other genera they are reduced and inconspicuous.
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