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Large fruits that shatter when ripe, releasing several seeds coated in mucilage (M+ seeds). This mucilage helps seeds stick to the soil exactly where they fall.
Small, closed fruits containing a single seed that does not produce mucilage. These whole fruits are dispersed by wind or water, allowing the plant to colonize new areas. Scientific & Ecological Importance aethionema
One of the most fascinating aspects of Aethionema, particularly the species Aethionema arabicum , is its . A single plant can produce two distinct types of fruits and seeds to hedge its bets against unpredictable environments: Large fruits that shatter when ripe, releasing several