boll
plant anatomy
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A boll is the pod or capsule of certain plants, such as cotton or flax. In cotton plants, these bolls are typically roundish and develop from fertilized blossoms. After about 55 to 80 days of maturation, the boll bursts open, revealing three to five cells filled with seeds and the plant's characteristic fibers. These fibers, known as lint, are composed primarily of cellulose. The boll is a crucial part of the cotton plant's reproductive cycle, housing the developing seeds and the valuable cotton fibers.12
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