achene

[US]/ˈækiːn/
[UK]/əˈkiːn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The fruit of certain plants, such as sunflowers, consisting of a single seed enclosed in a dry, thin pericarp.

Example Sentences

the sunflower contains many achene fruits.

botanists study the structure of achenes.

the achene is a type of dry fruit.

achenes have a single seed inside.

the achene is attached to the flower's receptacle.

dandelions produce many achenes with parachutes.

achenes disperse widely by wind.

the achene is a key part of the sunflower's seed production.

some plants have modified achenes for dispersal.

the study of achenes helps us understand plant evolution.

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