Question
Biology Question on morphology of flowering plants
Spadix type of inflorescence is seen in
A
banana
B
mulberry
C
oak
D
coriander
Answer
banana
Explanation
Solution
Spadix is a modification of spike inflorescence in which floral axis (peduncle) becomes fleshy and contains both male and female flowers. The peduncle bears an upper coloured and sterile appendix. A large, leafy, coloured bract called spa the, covers the floral axis, eg, Musa (banana), Colocasia, Arum maculatum, etc.