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Which one of the following description refers to an inflorescence Spadix?
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Which one of the following description refers to an inflorescence Spadix?

A.

A spike in which each flower is borne in the axil of a persistent membranous bract

B.

A spike in which the axis is thin and weak and bears unisexual flowers

C.

A spike with thick, fleshy rachis with flowers covered by one or more spathy bracts

D.

An inflorescence where stalked flowers are borne directly, acropetally, on an elongated rachis

Correct option is C

Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation:
A Spadix is a type of spike with a thick, fleshy axis (rachis) bearing numerous small flowers and is usually surrounded by a large spathe (a modified bract).
Information Booster:
Common in Arecaceae (Palm family) and Araceae (Arum family).
Seen in Banana, Coconut, Colocasia, Arum.
Spathe protects young flowers and helps in pollinator attraction.
The rachis is succulent to support dense flowers.
Often associated with thermogenic pollination cues in some Araceae.
Additional Information (Incorrect Options):
(a) Describes spikelets in grasses.
(b) Does not define the thick fleshy rachis characteristic.
(d) Describes a raceme, not a spadix.

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