Question
Write the differences between spike and spadix.

Answer

Differences between spike and spadix are:
S.No.
Spike
Spadix
i.
The whole peduncle possess sessile flowers.
The upper part of peduncle called appendix remains flowerless.
ii.
The inflorescence does not bear spathe.
One of more spathes occur over the inflorescence.
iii.
The flowers are exposed.
The flowers are covered by spathes.
iv.
Flowers are generally bisexual.
Flowers are generally unisexual.

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