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Identify the type of inflorescence in the given diagram

a)

Cyanthium

b)

Umbel

c)

Verticillaster

d)

Spikelet



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Identify the type of inflorescence in the given diagram

a)

Cyanthium

b)

Umbel

c)

Verticillaster

d)

Spikelet

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Answer Key / Explanation : (a) -

(a)

Cyanthium is the characteristic inflorescence of the genus Euphorbia (but not the family-Euphorbiaceae).

In cyanthium, five involucre becomes fused and form a cup-shaped structure, which bears a large single female flower surrounded by numerous free male flowers

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