Question

The fleshy receptacle of syconus of fig encloses a number of:

Answer 1

Syconus is a composite fruit develops from the hypanthodium inflorescence, eg, Ficus carica, Ficus Benghalensis. The flask-shaped receptacle encloses female flowers that give rise to achene - like fruits. This fruit possesses a small pore protected by scaly leaves. THe receptacle that becomes fleshy is edible.