Capsule

cap·sule (kăp’səl, -sūl) A dry dehiscent fruit that develops from two or more united carpels.

Some examples of plants that produce capsules are poppy, lily, orchid, willow, cotton, catalpa, dianthus, and horsechestnut.

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