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A fruit developed from hypanthodium inflorescence is called
A fruit developed from hypanthodium inflorescence is called
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The correct option is C Syconus
Syconous fruit develops from hypanthodium inflorescence, e.g. Ficus carica, F. religiosa, F.benghalensis. The flask-shaped receptacle encloses female flowers that gives rise to achene- like fruitlets. This fruit possesses a small pore protected by scaly leaves. The receptacle that becomes fleshy is edible.
Syconus
Syconous fruit develops from hypanthodium inflorescence, e.g. Ficus carica, F. religiosa, F.benghalensis. The flask-shaped receptacle encloses female flowers that gives rise to achene- like fruitlets. This fruit possesses a small pore protected by scaly leaves. The receptacle that becomes fleshy is edible.
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