Aril basal-lateral

  • Title

    Aril basal-lateral

  • Definition

    An aril starting at the base and extending part way up the side of the seed.

  • 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.

  • Related Terms

    Aril

    Aril basal

    Aril lateral

    Aril half I-beam

    Aril half I-beam

    Aril spreading

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