Question

Spadix or inflorescence with spathe occurs in?

• A. Mulberry
• B. Banana
• C. Coriander
• D. Delonix

Answer 1

The correct option is B Banana

A. Catkin is a pendulous spike in leaf axis which bears unisexual flowers. It is a type of racemose inflorescence. The example is mulberry.

B. The spadix is a spike with a fleshy axis and having both male and female flowers. It is surrounded by large colored bracts called spathe. It is a type of racemose inflorescence. The example is banana.

C. Compound umbel is found in coriander.

D. Racemose in which the shoot axis continue to grow indefinitely and the flowers are borne in acropetal order. Example is Delonix.

So, the correct answer is 'Banana'.