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schizocarp n : a dry dehiscent fruit that at maturity splits into two or more parts each with a single seed

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A dry fruit, that develops from multiple carpels, and splits into multiple, one-seeded mericarps at maturity

A schizocarp is a dry fruit that develops from multiple carpels. When mature it splits up into one-seeded mericarps. The mericarp is either:

Dehiscent (splits open to release the seed), for example members of the genus Geranium. This is similar to what happens with a capsule, but with an extra stage.
Indehiscent (remaining closed), such as in the carrot or in members of the genus Malva.

schizocarp in Catalan: Esquizocarp

schizocarp in Spanish: Esquizocarpio

schizocarp in French: Schizocarpe

schizocarp in Lithuanian: Skeltavaisis

schizocarp in Polish: Rozłupnia

schizocarp in Portuguese: Esquizocarpo