seedpod

[ seed-pod ]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of seedpod¹

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

“Gorgeous textures can be found in woodland environments, along farm fields. Or, maybe you have spent seedpods and flowering herbs and vines in an overgrown garden.”

From Seattle Times

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

From Washington Times

It has distinct, spiky seedpods and muted lavender flowers but many people who have eaten this plant, intentionally or not, have reported some potent, often nightmarish trips.

From Salon