Silicle (Noun)
Meaning
Short broad silique occurring in some cruciferous plants.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The silicle of the shepherd's purse plant is a distinctive feature used for identification purposes.
- In some species of the Brassicaceae family, the silicle is indehiscent and does not split open to release seeds.
- The silicle of the Capsella bursa-pastoris is triangular in shape and has a distinctive notch at the top.
- Silicles are often used as a characteristic to distinguish between different species of cruciferous plants.
- The silicle of the Thlaspi arvense is heart-shaped and has a short stalk that attaches it to the plant.