dehisce

verb (used without object), de·hisced, de·hisc·ing.

1. to burst open, as capsules of plants; gape.

verb

1. (intr) (of fruits, anthers, etc) to burst open spontaneously, releasing seeds, pollen, etc

v.

1. To rupture or break open, as a surgical wound.

1. The spontaneous opening at maturity of a plant structure, such as a fruit, anther, or sporangium, to release its contents. Compare indehiscence.