Difference between nutlet and achene?

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  1. johannes_signer

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    i am identifying some plants and i came over the two terms nutlet and achene. one author stated its the same, but i couldnt find that confirmed. If anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated. thanx alot johannes
     
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    More than you ever wanted to know about seeds is contained in the following pdf. :) I'm sure there are other references on line. This is just the first scholarly paper I found in my search.

    http://www.tnau.ac.in/notesbscag/sst/SST401.pdf

    Scroll down to 4.3 to reference fruit types with examples.

    Great question. I learned (relearned?) a lot about seeds today.

    Harry
     
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