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Fruits

 46-Siliques and silicles

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Siliques and silicles are dry dehiscent fruits produced by the mustard family (Brassicaceae).

The syncarpous gynoecium has 2 carpels, and the fruits have 2 locules. However, there is a false septum, called the replum, that forms the division between the locules.

Photo by K. R. Robertson and D. L. Nickrent of plants cultivated at the University of Illinois.
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