Aril lateral
Lateral aril of Eschweilera. Photo by S. A. Mori
Creator(s): S. A. Mori
Description: A lateral aril running along the side of seeds of Eschweilera pedicellata. The aril surrounds the funicle. Note that the funicle protrudes from the end of the aril.
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Title
Aril lateral
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Definition
An aril that runs along the side of the seed such as in many, but not all, species of Eschweilera.
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Notes
A smaller goup of species of Eschweilera has a spreading aril.
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