Answer:

seedpod

Answer	Crossword Clue
SEEDPOD	It splits when it's ripe
SEEDPOD	Bean container
SEEDPOD	Peas' place

SEEDPOD	Source of vanilla flavoring
SEEDPOD	Pea or bean feature
SEEDPOD	"Invasion of the Body Snatchers" vessel
SEEDPOD	Prickly part of a nicker plant
SEEDPOD	Snowpea, for one
SEEDPOD	Plant regeneration vessel
SEEDPOD	Impatiens feature
SEEDPOD	Pea jacket?

SEEDPOD	Legume.
SEEDPOD	Plant capsule.
SEEDPOD	Legume
SEEDPOD	Legume, e.g.
SEEDPOD	Pea body?
SEEDPOD	Bean holder
SEEDPOD	Dehiscent fruit
SEEDPOD	It may split when ripe