Question

Syconus fruit is found in

• A. Ficus
• B. Dorstenia
• C. Both of (A) and (B)
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both of (A) and (B)

Both Ficus and Dorstenia are syconus fruits. Syconus is a fruit developed from hypanthodium inflorescence. A syconium is the hypanthodium inflorescence formed by an enlarged, fleshy, hollow receptacle with multiple ovaries on the inside surface. In essence, it is really a fleshy stem with a number of flowers, so it is considered both a multiple and accessory fruit.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.