1. the condition of not splitting open naturally at maturity to release seeds or spores
Usage: botanical

Examples

• The indehiscence of the fruit means the seeds remain enclosed within the pod.
• Many fleshy fruits exhibit indehiscence, requiring animals to disperse their seeds.
• The botanist studied the indehiscence patterns in various plant species.
• Indehiscence is an important characteristic for identifying certain plant families.
• The seed capsule’s indehiscence prevents natural seed dispersal by wind.
• Researchers noted the indehiscence of the specimen’s reproductive structures.