Difference between revisions of "Infructescence"
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The structure or branch of the palm that bears the fruit. The [[inflorescence]] converts to the infructescence with maturity. | The structure or branch of the palm that bears the fruit. The [[inflorescence]] converts to the infructescence with maturity. | ||
| − | [[Image:Infruct100 1426.jpg|thumb|300px|left| | + | [[Image:Infruct100 1426.jpg|thumb|300px|left|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. | |
| + | [[Image:Nypa fruticans infructescence100 0242.jpg|thumb|300px|Example B infructescence of [[Nypa fruticans]].]] | ||
[[Category:Glossary]] | [[Category:Glossary]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:53, 4 October 2009
The structure or branch of the palm that bears the fruit. The inflorescence converts to the infructescence with maturity.
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.