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seed vessel

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun seed vessel has 1 sense
  1. pericarp, seed vessel - the ripened and variously modified walls of a plant ovary
    --1 is a kind of covering, natural covering, cover
    --1 is a part of seed
    --1 has particulars:
     epicarp, exocarp; mesocarp; stone, pit, endocarp; capsule; bur, burr

Definitions from the Web

Seed Vessel

Description

A seed vessel, also known as a fruit or pod, is a plant structure that contains and protects seeds until they are ready for dispersal. It is formed from the ovary of a flower after fertilization. Seed vessels come in various shapes, sizes, and textures depending on the type of plant.

Sample Sentences

1. The seed vessel of a sunflower is large, round, and covered in tiny hairs.

2. I collected some dried seed vessels from the garden to plant next spring.

3. The pod of a pea plant is a common example of a seed vessel.

4. The seed vessel burst open, scattering its seeds in all directions.

5. Some seed vessels are edible, such as the fruit of an apple tree.

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