akene

the small, hard akene is the characteristic fruit of the buttercup family.

botanists distinguish the achene from the akene based on specific structural differences.

each akene contains a single seed that is attached to the pericarp.

you can observe a distinct beak on the mature akene of the clematis.

the strawberry is technically a receptacle holding many tiny akenes.

the wind easily disperses the akene because of its feathery pappus.

the dry texture of the akene is typical of many flowering plants.

the rough surface helps the akene cling to animal fur for dispersal.

students examined the akene under a microscope to see the seed coat.

a rose hip contains several hairy akenes inside its fleshy exterior.

each sunflower seed is actually an individual akene.

the shape of the akene varies greatly among different species of ranunculaceae.