Question

Which inflorescence is called definite inflorescence?

Answer 1

Inflorescence:

1. The arrangement of flowers on the floral axis is termed an inflorescence.
2. Cymose inflorescence refers to the kind of inflorescence in which the growth of the main stem ceases post the growth of a flower.
3. In this, the arrangement of flowers takes place in a basipetal manner that is the flowers begin to develop from the top and towards the base of their stem.
4. In this kind of inflorescence, the elderflower buds are found towards the apex while the undeveloped flower buds are found at the bottom.
5. Some plants with cymose inflorescence are drosera, night jasmine, etc.
6. The cymose inflorescence is also known as a definite inflorescence as the developing point of the peduncle is used in the development of flowers.