Aril
An appendage growing at or near the hilum of a seed. A fleshy thickening of the seed coat, as in yews.
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The juicy red parts of a pomegranate are arils, each surrounding a seed.
Aril
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:
Arils
Categories:
Fruit / seed morphology
