Silique

  • Title

    Silique

  • Definition

    An elongate (usually more than twice as long as wide) capsular fruit with two seed chambers and a persistent replum, characteristic of some species of Brassicaceae. Compare with silicle.

  • Related Terms

    Silicle

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