Silique
Silique
Silique (pronounced: sih-leek) is a term used in botany to describe a specific type of fruit produced by members of the Brassicaceae family, which includes plants like broccoli, cabbage, and mustard.
Etymology
The term 'silique' is derived from the Latin word 'siliqua', which means 'pod' or 'husk'.
Description
A silique is a type of dehiscent fruit that splits open at maturity to release its seeds. It is a simple, elongated capsule-like fruit that is usually two times or more longer than it is wide. The silique consists of two fused carpels with the seeds on a central partition, which is also known as the replum.
Related Terms
- Capsule (fruit): A type of dry or fleshy fruit that dehisces to release seeds.
- Carpel: The female reproductive organ of a flower, consisting of an ovary, a stigma, and usually a style.
- Replum: The framework to which the two valves of the silique are attached.
- Dehiscent: A term used in botany to describe structures that burst open upon reaching maturity.
- Brassicaceae: A medium-sized and economically important family of flowering plants known as the mustards, the crucifers, or the cabbage family.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Silique
- Wikipedia's article - Silique
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