Question

What is the spike of spikelets?

Answer 1

Spike of spikelets inflorescence:

1. In this type of inflorescence, the main axis continuously grows without branching the flower and flowers are without the pedicel.
2. The flowers are directly attached to the stalk.
3. The compound type of spike is called spikelets of a spike.
4. Spikelets are present as branches in the main axis without the pedicel.
5. This type of inflorescence is commonly observed in the members of the family Poaceae.