Multiple choice

The fruit that develops from hypanthodium inflorescence is called

  1. drupe

  2. sorosis

  3. syconus

  4. siliqua

  5. -

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C Correct answer
Explanation

It is formed by an enlarged, fleshy, hollow receptacle with multiple ovaries on the inside surface. In essence, it is really a fleshy stem with a number of flowers, so it is considered both a multiple and accessory fruit. It develops from hypanthodium inflorescence.