The fleshy receptacle of syconus of fig encloses a number of
- berries
- mericarps
- achenes
- samaras
Answer
(3) achenes
Solution
Syconus is the composite (multiple) fruit of fig, developed from a hypanthodium inflorescence.
⇒ The receptacle becomes fleshy and hollow, and encloses many small female flowers; each develops into a tiny, dry, one-seeded fruit called an achene.
∴ The fleshy receptacle of syconus encloses a number of achenes.
Answer: (3)