Definition of "dehiscing" [dehiscing]

• Present participle of dehisce. (verb)

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• "FRUIT: Two-valved, conical, dehiscing to release cottony winged seeds."
• "FRUIT: Long, pod-like, reddish with a grey bloom, dehiscing to release seeds that are"
• "FRUIT: A broad hairy dark-brown pod to 1.5 cm, shrivelling after dehiscing."