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How do the fruits of Polygalaceae plants vary?
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A flowering stalk of yellow partridge pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata) in the eastern United States.
The fruits of plants within the Polygalaceae family are characterized by significant structural diversity. They develop into several distinct forms, including:
- Capsules
- Nuts
- Winged samaras
- Fleshy drupes
Additionally, many seeds produced by these plants feature an aril.1