Question

the apex produces different kinds of floral appendages laterally at successive nodes instead of leaves. explain the statement

Answer 1

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THIS STATEMENT SIMPLY MEANS  that flower is a form of compressed stem which modifies into a flower (FLORAL APPENDAGES)  due to some hormonal and enzymatic effects.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

1) floral appendages are equivalent to constituents of floral whorls /parts Floral Appendage= A Sepal or A petal or A Ovary or A stamen

2) flower is formed by Shortening of Internodes [Hence called Condensed Shoot]

3) Each successive node gives rise to floral appendages (say petals) 'laterally'

4) But due to extreme proximity between each node [due to Point 2], it all appears at the same level.