This is a list of species of plants having a specialized seed dispersal characteristic known as dehiscence in their or plant genera where dehiscent fruit is a defining characteristic. In order for plant species articles to be included in the list they should meet the following criteria:
dehiscence in the fruit of the species is mentioned at least once; a citation makes explicit reference to the species having dehiscent fruit. In order for plant genus articles to be included in the list they should meet the following criteria:
dehiscence in the fruit of species of the genus is mentioned at least once; a citation which makes explicit reference to the said genus having dehiscent fruit; all or at least most of its species display dehiscence in their fruit.
List of plants with dehiscent fruits Aquilegia Asclepias Bulbophyllum Cinchona Coopernookia Cynanchum Darlingtonia californica Dipodium Drosera Exochorda Forstera Franklinia Genlisea Gentianaceae Heliamphora Hesperis matronalis Hesperoyucca Hura crepitans Kageneckia Lindleya Lunaria annua Papaver Peony Phlox Populus Rhododendron Rorippa palustris Sarracenia Spiraea Stylidium Vauquelinia Vella (plant) Venus flytrap Zuccagnia
See also List of plants with indehiscent fruits
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