Question

In Banana, the inflorescence is?

• A. Thyrsus
• B. Spadix
• C. Mixed Spadix
• D. Cyme of capitula

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Mixed Spadix

A. Thyrsus in which a number of cymose clusters are borne acropetally on an unlimited axis in the manner of the raceme. The example is a grape vine.

B. The spadix is a spike with a fleshy axis and having both male and female flowers. It is a type of racemose inflorescence. The example is palm.

C. The mixed spadix is cymose groups of flowers are arranged in acropetally on the fleshy axis. The example is a banana.

So, the correct answer is 'mixed spadix'.