The axis bearing flowers in a spikelet is called?

Rachilla

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Peduncle

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Receptacle

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Scape

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Solution

The correct option is A Rachilla
A. Spikelet is a small and special spike. Flowers are produced in the axil of fertile bracts called lemma. Rachilla is the axis of spikelet of grass.
B, Peduncle is the main axis of inflorescence or stalk bearing flower or fruit.
C. A receptacle is the flat main axis seen in capitulum or head.
D. Scape is a long internode forming the basal part or whole of the peduncle.

So, the correct answer is 'Rachilla'.

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