angiocarp

• Substantiv, das eine Pflanze bezeichnet, deren Früchte in einer Schale, Hülle oder einem Gehäuse eingeschlossen sind.

A noun referring to a tree that bears its fruit enclosed within a shell, involucre, or husk.

1. Enclosed-fruit treeC2formal

   A tree that bears fruit enclosed within a hard shell, husk, or involucre.

   Angiokarpes Baum

   • The walnut tree is a classic example of an angiocarp.
   • Angiocarps often have fruits that require cracking to access the seed.
   • Botanists study angiocarps to understand seed protection mechanisms.