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Seedpod vs Silique - What's the difference?

seedpod | silique |

In botany terms the difference between seedpod and silique

is that seedpod is a pouch-like form on a plant which encloses the seeds while silique is a long dry fruit (seed capsule), length more than twice the width, typical to cruciferous plants and consisting of two fused carpels that separate when ripe.

seedpod

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (botany) A pouch-like form on a plant which encloses the seeds.

    • Anagrams

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    silique

    English

    Alternative forms

    * siliqua

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (botany) A long dry fruit (seed capsule), length more than twice the width, typical to cruciferous plants and consisting of two fused carpels that separate when ripe.

    • Related terms

    * siliquose, siliquous

    Usage notes

    A short silique-like fruit is called silicle, silicula or silicule.