Associations to the word «Achene»

Wiktionary

ACHENE, noun. (botany) A small, dry, indehiscent fruit, containing a single seed, as in the buttercup

Dictionary definition

ACHENE, noun. Small dry indehiscent fruit with the seed distinct from the fruit wall.

Wise words

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