Question

Spike occurs in?

• A. Banana
• B. Mulberry
• C. Wheat
• D. Bottle Brush

Answer 1

The correct option is D Bottle Brush

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

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

C. Spikelet is a small and special spike. Flowers are produced in the axil of fertile bracts called lemma. It is a type of racemose inflorescence. The example is wheat.

D. Spike in which peduncle has bisexual and sessile flowers. It is a type of racemose inflorescence. The example is a bottle brush.

So, the correct answer is 'Bottle Brush'.