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19-Denticidal capsule, Agrostemma
In a denticidal capsule, small teeth at the top of the fruit split open to release the seeds, as in this corn cockle (
Agrostemma githago
).
Photo by K. R. Robertson and D. L. Nickrent of plants cultivated at the University of Illinois.
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