NEET2009BotanyMorphology of Flowering PlantsActual
A fruit developed from hypanthodium inflorescence is called
Options
- Ahesperidium
- Bsorosis
- Csyconus
- Dcaryopsis
Correct answer
C. syconus
Step-by-step solution
Syconus fruit develops from hypanthodium inflorescence, eg, Ficus carica, F. religiosa, F . benghalensis. The flask shaped receptacle encloses female flowers that gives rise to achene-like fruitlets. This fruit possesses a small pore protected by scaly leaves. The receptacle that becomes fleshy is edible.