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Term Definition
Umbo A relatively small protrusion usually in the middle of a structure; e.g., the operculum of a fruit. Immature fruit of Eschweilera jacquelyniae. Photo by F. Hernandez (PMA).
Umbonate Referring to a structure, such as a fruit apex, that possesses an umbo. Immature fruit of Eschweilera jacquelyniae. Photo by F. Hernandez (PMA).
Winged fruit Referring to fruits that either have have wings along their length that do not aid in wind dispersal or to fruits that have well-developed wings that aid in wind dispersal. Note that both winged fruits and winged seeds aid in wind dispersal. Leaf and fruits of Pterocarpus rohrii. Photo by S. A. Mori.