by Mary Free and Christa Watters, Extension Master Gardeners
Do you know what the pictured fruits have in common? They are schizocarps (pronounced SKIZ–uh-kahrps or SKIT-suh–kahrps), These typically indehiscent fruits may vary greatly in appearance, but they share some traits. Do you know what they are? If not, learn more about schizocarps and in what plant genera or species you might find them.
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