Glossary of Botanical Terms:
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poricidal: opening by pores, e.g. of anthers (Fig. 20 E) or capsules (Fig. 18 N).
Fig. 20. Anthers, Stamens. A, anther dorsifixed and versatile; B, anther basifixed, dehiscence longitudinal; C, cross section of anther showing loculi and regions of dehiscence; D, dehiscence by valves; E, dehiscence by apical pores; F, diadelphous stamens; G, monadelphous stamens; H, stamens with anthers fused (and with terminal appendages), filaments free.
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