Hilum
A scar indicating the previous point of attachment of a seed or ovary
Did you know?
The hilum is easy to see on a bean seed as the small scar where the seed was attached to the pod.
Hilum
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:
hila, Hila
Categories:
Flower / inflorescence morphology
