Q. Spadix type of inflorescence is seen in

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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.