Achene | Word Achene at Open Dictionary of English by LearnThat Foundation

These are called achenes, and each achene is an individual fruit containing a single seed.
Both species have abundant seed-set and some very effective means for dispersal through achene adhesion to cloth, animal fur or wool Fig.
Both species have abundant seed-set and some very effective means for dispersal through achene adhesion to cloth, animal fur or wool (Fig. 4). —
Fruit: A small achene tipped with long feathery white bristles

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