Question: ) Spadix is the inflorescence of
Options:
Arecanut
Banana
Date palm
All of these
• Explanation:
A spadix is a specific type of flower arrangement called an inflorescence.
A spadix is a specific type of flower arrangement called an inflorescence.
• Spadix inflorescence is commonly found in:
-Arecanut (Areca catechu): The inflorescence emerges from the leaf axil and is covered by a white spathe.
-Banana (Musa species): The "banana flower" or "banana heart" is a well-known example of a spadix. It has a purple or reddish spathe and many small yellow flowers.
-Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera): The date palm's inflorescence is a spadix with a yellow spathe and numerous small flowers.
🔴 Related Terminology:
-Inflorescence: The flowering shoot of a plant.