circumscissile

[ sur-kuh m-sis-il ]

/ ˌsɜr kəmˈsɪs ɪl /

opening along a transverse circular line, as a seed vessel.

Origin of circumscissile

First recorded in 1825–35; circum- + scissile

Capsule filling the involucre, circumscissile in the middle, the calyptra persistent at its base.

The Manual of the Botany of the Northern United States |Asa Gray
In these the dehiscence extends all round, or is circumscissile.

The Elements of Botany |Asa Gray
Pod 3–5-celled, many-seeded, circumscissile, the upper part falling off as a lid.

The Manual of the Botany of the Northern United States |Asa Gray
Utricle (pyxis) of Amaranth, opening all round (circumscissile).

The Elements of Botany |Asa Gray

Capsule 3–5-celled with axile placent, loculicidal or circumscissile, many-seeded.

The Manual of the Botany of the Northern United States |Asa Gray

circumscissile

/ (ˌsɜːkəmˈsɪsaɪl) /

(of the dry dehiscent fruits of certain plants) opening completely by a transverse split

C19: from circum- + Latin scissilis capable of splitting, from scindere to split