Dehiscent fruits.
The pattern is formed by the capsule which splits into 5 strips when they dry and shrink suddenly, often throwing and dispersing the seeds. These remnants are the ones which did not immediately fall from the plant.
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| Dehiscent fruits. The pattern is formed by the capsule which splits into 5 strips when they dry and shrink suddenly, often throwing and dispersing the seeds. These remnants are the ones which did not immediately fall from the plant. |