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Dehiscent

Characterized by dehiscence; opening in some definite way, as the capsule of a plant.

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Dehisce 74% connected

To gape; to open by dehiscence.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Dehisce 74% connected

To gape; to open by dehiscence.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Indehiscent 94% connected

Remaining closed at maturity, or not opening along regular lines, as the acorn, or a cocoanut.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Indehiscent 94% connected

Remaining closed at maturity, or not opening along regular lines, as the acorn, or a cocoanut.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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