Achene
A dry one-seeded fruit that does not normally split open
Did you know?
What most people call a sunflower seed is actually an achene. The striped shell is the fruit wall, and the edible kernel inside is the seed.
Achene
Purdue Arboretum Learning System
This glossary definition is part of the Purdue Arboretum learning resource database, providing educational information on campus flora, morphology, and botanical terminology.
Synonyms:
Achenes
Categories:
Fruit / seed morphology
