Q. A fruit developed from Hypanthodium inflorescence is called

A) Hesperidium
B) Sorosis
C) Syconous
D) Caryopsis
Explanation

Syconous fruit develop from Hypanthodium inflorescence, e.g., Ficus carica, F. religiosa, F. benghalensis. The flask shaped receptacle encloses female flowers that give rise to achene-like fruitlets. This fruit possess a small pore protected by swcaly leaves. The receptacle that becomes fleshy is edible.

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