Question

Differentiate Hypanthodium and Spadix with example

Answer 1

Answer:

(i) With the main axis elongated, i.e., (a) raceme; (b) spike; (c) spikelets; (d) catkin and (e) spadix.

(ii) With the main axis shortened, i.e., (i) corymb and (ii) umbel.

(iii) With the main axis flattened, i.e., capitulum or head.