Schizocarp
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A schizocarp is a dry fruit that develops from multiple carpels. When mature it splits up into one-seeded mericarps. The mericarp is either:
- Dehiscent (splits open to release the seed), for example members of the genus Geranium. This is similar to what happens with a capsule, but with an extra stage.
- Indehiscent (remaining closed), such as in the carrot or in members of the genus Malva.
