Loment
Loment
Loment (pronounced: /ˈloʊmənt/) is a type of indehiscent legume fruit that breaks apart at constrictions occurring between the segments of the seeds.
Etymology
The term "loment" is derived from the Latin word "lomentum," which means "bean" or "pulse."
Description
A loment is a specialized type of fruit that is characteristic of certain plants in the family Fabaceae, also known as the legume, pea, or bean family. It is a type of legume that is constricted between the seeds and breaks apart when mature at the constrictions. This type of fruit is often associated with plants that are adapted to harsh environments, such as deserts and arid grasslands.
Related Terms
- Legume: A type of fruit produced by plants in the Fabaceae family. It is a simple dry fruit that develops from a simple carpel and usually dehisces (opens along a seam) on two sides.
- Fabaceae: A large family of flowering plants, also known as the legume family, pea family, or bean family. It includes economically important plants that produce legumes, such as peas, beans, lentils, peanuts, and soybeans.
- Indehiscent: A term used in botany to describe a type of fruit that does not open to release its seeds when ripe.
- Carpel: The female reproductive organ of a flower, consisting of an ovary, a style, and a stigma.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Loment
- Wikipedia's article - Loment
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