Nutlet
Nutlet
Nutlet (pronunciation: nʌtlɪt) is a term used in Botany to describe a small, hard, one-seeded fruit. The term is derived from the Latin word nux, meaning nut, and the diminutive suffix -let, indicating smallness.
Description
A nutlet is a type of fruit that is small and hard, similar to a nut, but differs in that it is typically one-seeded. Nutlets are characteristic of certain plant families, such as the Boraginaceae and Lamiaceae, where the fruit is often divided into four nutlets.
Etymology
The term nutlet is derived from the Latin word nux, meaning nut, and the diminutive suffix -let, indicating smallness. It was first used in botanical context in the 19th century.
Related Terms
- Achene: A small, dry, one-seeded fruit that does not open to release the seed.
- Drupe: A fleshy fruit with a hard inner layer (endocarp or stone) surrounding the seed.
- Samara: A type of fruit in which a flattened wing of fibrous, papery tissue develops from the ovary wall.
- Capsule (fruit): A type of dry fruit that dehisces to release seeds.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nutlet
- Wikipedia's article - Nutlet
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