Subjective Type

Differentiate between Spike and spadix

Solution

Both spike and spadix are types of inflorescence. In spike, sessile flowers develop on elongated peduncle. Moreover, the peduncle is not fleshy. In spadix, the whole inflorescence is covered by one to a few large bracts; called spathes. Peduncle is fleshy in spadix.

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