Infructescence

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The structure or branch of the palm that bears the fruit. The inflorescence converts to the infructescence with maturity.

Example A infructescence among the jungle growth

Example A of the infructescence is a photo of Caryota mitis. Click on the photograph to see the fruit of the palm close up.

Example B infructescence of Nypa fruticans.