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A simple dry fruit that develops from a simple carpel and usually dehisces on two sides (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

legume

(Other definitions for legume that I've seen before include "Veg as pea, bean" , "Plant that bears its seeds in a pod" , "pulse" , "Eg, pea, bean plant" , "Vegetable of pea family" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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