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A fleshy spike of flowers, usually inclosed in a leaf called a spathe.

A special organ of the nautilus, due to a modification of the posterior tentacles.

A fleshy spike enveloped in a bract called a spathe.

A succulent spike with numerous flowers included in a spathe.

A racemose inflorescence with elongated axis, sessile flowers, and an enveloping spathe.