seedpod

American  

[seed-pod] / ˈsidˌpɒd /

noun

1. a seed vessel or dehiscent fruit that splits when ripe.

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Etymology

Origin of seedpod

First recorded in 1710–20

Example Sentences

The landscape is dotted with small plants and miniature versions of iconic American train stations, including L.A.’s Union Station, made of natural materials like acorns and seedpods.

From Los Angeles Times

Wait to harvest bloom stems until seedpods are beginning to form for wilt-free midwinter bouquets.

From Seattle Times

“There are so many interesting seedpods and dried out, weathered botanicals at the ready,” Brimhall says.

From Seattle Times

But less lauded are the orange and red hips, or seedpods, that form after the flowers fade.

From Washington Times

After flowering, the plants set an equally abundant crop of ballooning seedpods topped with a filigreed crown.

From Seattle Times