Correct option is C
The correct answer is: (C) Polygamo monoecious
Explanation:
The cashew plant (Anacardium occidentale) exhibits a polygamo monoecious type of inflorescence. This means the plant bears both bisexual (hermaphrodite) and male (staminate) flowers on the same individual. This floral arrangement helps in enhancing pollination efficiency and fruit set.
The cashew plant (Anacardium occidentale) exhibits a polygamo monoecious type of inflorescence. This means the plant bears both bisexual (hermaphrodite) and male (staminate) flowers on the same individual. This floral arrangement helps in enhancing pollination efficiency and fruit set.
Information Key Points:
Cashew shows polygamo monoecious condition.
Both male and bisexual flowers are found in the same inflorescence.
The inflorescence type is a terminal panicle, but functionally the plant is polygamo monoecious.
It supports both natural and insect pollination.
Knowledge Booster:
Pistillate: Refers to flowers having only female reproductive organs.
Andro monoecious: Likely refers to a plant with only male and bisexual flowers.
Cyme: Cyme is a determinate inflorescence where the central flower opens first.
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