Indehiscent (Adjective)
Meaning
(of e.g. fruits) not opening spontaneously at maturity to release seeds.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The pomegranate is an indehiscent fruit that must be cut open to release its seeds.
- Indehiscent fruits like pomegranates and pineapples retain their seeds when they ripen.
- The coconut is classified as an indehiscent fruit because it doesn't split open on its own to release its seed.
- Unlike dehiscent fruits, indehiscent fruits such as acai berries and olives don't spontaneously open to release seeds.
- Bananas are indehiscent fruits that require external force to access their seeds.