Morphology Of Flowering Plants Root Stem And Leaf Question 179

Question: An inflorescence in which flowers arise from different points but reach the same level is called as [JIPMER 1999]

Options:

A) Catkin

B) Corymb

C) Umbel

D) Spadix

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Corymb : It is a slightly modified receme in which the peduncle is relatively short while the pedicels of lower flowers are longer so that both young and old flowers are brought to more or less the same level, e.g., Cassia sophera.