Question
Differentiate between.
Spike and spadix.
Spike and spadix.
| | Spike | Spadix |
| i. | A spathe-like covering is absent. | The inflorescence is covered by a large bract called spathe. |
| ii. | The peduncle is nonfleshy. | The peduncle is fleshy. |
| iii. | The whole penducle is covered by flowers. | The apical part of peduncle, called appendix, is naked, i.e., without flowers. |
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