elaiosome

Term Information

Accession
PO:0020062
Aspect
plant anatomy
Synonyms
exact: elaiosoma (Spanish)
exact: 油脂体 (Japanese)
Definition
A cardinal organ part that is an oil-secreting outgrowth of a seed or fruit. [source: ISBN:9780881928501]
Comment
May be a modified arilloid (a type of strophiole or caruncle) or may be an outgrowth of a fruit. May be attractive to ants and aid in dispersal.

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