Elaiosome
Fruits, seeds, and elaiosomes. Photos by C. A. Gracie.
Creator(s): C. A. Gracie
Description: Fruits, seeds, and elaiosomes of Sanguinaria canadensis based on an unvouchered plant. This is a temperate species from eastern North America. Seeds with elaiosomes are often dispersed by ants.
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Title
Elaiosome
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Definition
A fleshy, oily outgrowth of the seed coat that often attracts ants for dispersing the seeds. Compare with aril and sarcotesta.
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