Spadix Inflorescence

A Spadix is a type of inflorescence found in the Araceae family.
It consists of a spathe, which is simply a large leaf-like bract, colourful or showy, to attract pollinators. Spadix is the cylindrical inflorescence, basically a spike, with small flowers on a thickened, fleshy axis and it is protected by the spathe in bud stage.
Many Aroids are ornamental plants due to the Spadix and Spathe.
The sap of Aroids contains needle-like calcium oxalate crystals, which can be mildly toxic and can irritate hands and sensitive tissues. However, not all aroids are toxic and used as vegetable, including their leaves.
Some members of this family reproduce by seeds, whereas many have vegetative propagation.
The inflorescence of species such as Titan arum gives off a very pungent smell, often resembling rotten flesh.



Wonderful work !
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(EN) Stunning shots, Indira. It’s a wonderful post indeed! Thanks for sharing 😊
(IT) Stupendi scatti, Indira. È davvero un post meraviglioso! Grazie per la condivisione 😊
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Just amazinly beautiful ma’am !!
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Lovely flowers and a very interesting post. I know something new now, cool! 🙂 (I’m always wanting to learn more about plants…)
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I love your pics Indira. 👍👌
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Beautiful flowers! I’ve never heard of these before, thanks for sharing this piece of info.
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Lovely photos and interesting reading.
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Lovely clicks as always, Ma’am! Where do you click them, I mean which part of India?
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Very pretty flowers, Indira. 🙂
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ah, wow! 🙂
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Nice details and beautiful 🙂
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Amazing capture… splendid work ♥️keep blogging and have a great day
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You are killing me with these beautiful photos.
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He he he.. you have given right comment, mam…
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LOL
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Very informative post… Love it… Love calla Lilly…
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Beautifully captured!
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Beautiful flowers…I mean, inflorescence 🙂
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Beautiful images of these plants, Indira! I’ve seen them growing in greenhouses here and they’ve mostly been red I think.
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Beautiful photos!❤️
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The pictures you took are just amazing
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Beauty at its best, Indira and I agree with your informative words they sure can touch us like a needle and they are awesome.
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Informative
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Amazing captures. The big draw back i found is your florescent typing colors. If you change it to reading friendly dark font colors your blog is more fantastic. This is my personal opinion. Try couple of posts to experiment. Cheers.
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