Bowiea volubilis subsp. volubilis green fruit

The Bowiea volubilis subsp. volubilis green fruits can be recognised as the distended ovaries assuming fruit proportions.

The ovoid shapes turn brown and become slightly more three-angled when the capsules are fully developed. The valves extend to the style base. There may be a small horn above the middle of each valve on the fruit surface. The fruit becomes about 2,5 cm long, the ripe capsule will dehisce, releasing a few flattened, shiny, black seeds (Leistner, (Ed.), 2000; Pooley, 1998).