Multiple choice

The sessile flowers grows directly from the stem. Which of the following inflorescence is associated with a peduncle bearing sessile flowers in acropetal succession?

  1. Corymb

  2. Spadix

  3. Compound umbel

  4. Catkin

  5. Spike

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E Correct answer
Explanation

Spike inflorescence has a long peduncle, which bears a number of sessile flowers in acropetal succession. For e.g., amaranthus.