Dehisces

/dɪˈhɪsɪz/ verb

Definition

Third-person singular present tense of dehisce; naturally splits open and releases contents.

Etymology

Regular present tense conjugation of dehisce, formed by adding -es to the base verb.

Kelly Says

The milkweed pod dehisces at exactly the right time in fall so that its silky seeds can catch the wind and travel far from the parent plant!

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