Syconium

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Syconium

Syconium (pronunciation: /saɪˈkoʊniəm/) is a type of fruit that is most commonly associated with the fig tree.

Etymology

The term "syconium" is derived from the Ancient Greek word "sýkon," which translates to "fig."

Description

A syconium is a type of inflorescence, a group or cluster of flowers arranged on a stem. It is a unique structure that contains numerous flowers (technically known as florets) on the inside. The syconium is a hollow, nearly closed receptacle, with a small opening (the ostiole) that allows for pollination.

The syconium's structure is unique to figs and a few related genera in the family Moraceae. The fig fruit that we commonly eat is a syconium, with all its flowers inverted inside itself.

Related Terms

  • Inflorescence: A group or cluster of flowers arranged on a stem.
  • Floret: A small flower that is part of a larger arrangement in the inflorescence.
  • Pollination: The transfer of pollen from a male part of a plant to a female part of a plant, enabling fertilization and the production of seeds.
  • Moraceae: A family of flowering plants comprising about 40 genera and 1,000 species that are commonly known as the mulberry family or fig family.

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