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Silique (Bicarperally ovary)

The silique is an elongated fruit composed of two carpels separated by a seed‐bearing partition. They are

the characteristic fruits of the mustard family (Brassicaceae).

capsule: Bi- or multicarpellary and is many seeded.
Types of capsules
a-Septicidal:
splitting along longitudinal slit through the septa (ventral suture)
e.g., colchicum and linseed.
b-Loculicidal:

Splitting along the dorsal suture directly into the locules e.g., Cardamom.
c-Septifragal: splitting along ventral and dorsal sutures leaving the seeds
attached to central axis e.g., Datura.
d-Pyxis: Splitting along transverse slit i.e., open by lid. e.g., Hyoscyamous.

e- Poricidal: The capsules may be opened by holes or pores and
so called porous e.g. Poppy capsule.

C‐ Schizocarpic or splitting fruits:
More than one carpel fused together in young state but when ripe it splits into number of indehiscent parts. like
Cremocarp, Lomentum, Carcerulus and regma

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