Seed characteristics and dispersal of dimorphic fruit segments of Cakile maritima Scopoli (Brassicaceae) population of southern Brazilian coastal dunes

Abstract

ABSTRACT -(Seed characteristics and dispersal of dimorphic fruits segments of Cakile maritima Scopoli (Brassicaceae) population of southern Brazilian coastal dunes). Cakile maritima occurs sporadically along the southern Brazilian coast, where it is restricted to more protected sites at the base of foredunes. Somatic dimorphism in C. maritima is manifested as morphologically distinct upper and lower fruit segments (silicules). The two morphs were tested for differences in size, number of seeds, dispersal abil…