What is another word for achenes?
Pronunciation: [ˈe͡ɪknz] (IPA) 
Achenes, also known as seeds, are small, dry, and one-seeded fruits that do not open at maturity. There are a few other words that can be used to describe achenes, such as caryopsis, nutlet, pericarp, and samara. A caryopsis is a type of fruit in which the seed coat is tightly attached to the pericarp, forming a single grain, common in grains such as wheat and corn. Nutlet is another synonym for achene, commonly seen in plants of the mint family whose fruits resemble small nuts. Pericarp refers to the outer layer of the fruit that encloses the seed, while samara describes a dry fruit that has wings for better dispersal, such as the fruits of maple trees.
