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Syconus fruits develop from which inflorescence ?

a
Hypanthodium
b
Spike
c
Spadix
d
Catkin

detailed solution

Correct option is A

In Hypanthodium, peduncle is modified in to narrow cup like structure. At the base of the cup, female flowers develop while towards mouth male flower develops. All the three types of flowers are present in this inflorescence. The fruit developed from this is called Syconus. E.g., Banyan, Peepal,  Ficus species.

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