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Cup-like structure developed from adnation of sepals, petals and stamens is

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Cyathium
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Hypanthodium
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Hypanthium
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D
Capitulum
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Solution

The correct option is C Hypanthium
Hypanthium is the cup-like structure that develops from the fusion of sepals petals and stamens to the thalamus outgrowth and it is seen in the family Rosaceae.
A. Cyathium is the inflorescence seen in Euphorbia in which a cup-shaped involucre surrounds pistillate flowers.
B. Hypanthodium is the flask-shaped inflorescence, the male flowers are near the periphery while the female flowers are near the centre. Example, Ficus.
C. Hypanthium is the cup-like structure that develops from the fusion of sepals petals and stamens to the thalamus outgrowth and it is seen in the family Rosaceae
D. The capitulum is the head like inflorescence having an aggregation of the sessile flowers. Example, Asteraceae.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Hypanthium'

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