Morphological features of inflorescences, flowers, and fruits of Syagrus montana (A–C, G–H, K) and Syagrus evansiana (D–F, I–J, L). A. Branched inflorescence. B. Unbranched inflorescence. C. Striate peduncular bract. D. Unbranched inflorescence. E. Branched inflorescence. F. Striate peduncular bract. G. Triad: one pistillate flower (white dot) flanked by two staminate flowers (black dots). H. Pedicellate staminate flowers (pe): sepals (se) connate at the base and petal (pt). I. Tetrad: two pistillate flowers (white dots), each flanked by a staminate flower (black dots). J. Pentad: two pistillate flowers (white dots) flanked by three staminate flowers (black dots). K. Nearly globose fruit: epicarp covered by brown indumentum. L. Ellipsoid fruit: epicarp covered by brown indumentum. Photographs by Bruno F. Sant’Anna-Santos.