Definition of indehiscent

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Definition as written by Linnea:

A plant that does not naturally release its seed.

Definition as written by spklatt:

Indehiscent is an adjective that refers specifically to the fruit of the plant - i.e. the fruit does not open on its own to release seeds.

Compare with dehiscent.

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