Question

Describe dry dehiscent fruits with suitable examples.

Answer 1

Dry dehiscent fruits and their examples are as follows

Legume: members of family Fabaceae, Example - Pisum, Lathyrus etc

Follicle: Example, Consolida, peony, Asclepias etc

Siliqua: many members of Brassicaceae family, Example-Brassica, Nasturtium etc

Capsule: Example, Member of family Malvaceae, Example- Gossypium, Hibiscus etc