Glossary: caruncle

Definition:

a fleshy, sometimes coloured, outgrowth near the hilum of a seed.

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Copyright: The Angola flora team, 2026

The Angola flora team (2026). Flora of Angola: Glossary details: caruncle.
https://www.angolaflora.com/speciesdata/glossary-display.php?glossary_id=115, retrieved 14 August 2026

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