The above inflorescence is a/an |
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a) |
Cyathim |
b) |
Dichasial cyme |
c) |
Umbel |
d) |
Panicle |
The above inflorescence is a/an |
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a) |
Cyathim |
b) |
Dichasial cyme |
c) |
Umbel |
d) |
Panicle |
(a) Cyathium is the characteristic inflorescence of genus-Euphorbia (but not of the family-Euphorbiaceae). In cyathium, five involucre becomes fused and form a cup-shaped structure, which bears a large single female flower surrounded by numerous, free male flowers. |