Question

Hypanthodium inflorescence is found in

• A. Coriander
• B. Sunflower
• C. Cauliflower
• D. Fig

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Fig

The correct option is D.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Hypanthodium is a fleshy receptacle that forms a hole with an apical aperture known as the ostiole.
2. The blooms grow on the interior wall of the hollow chamber.
3. The male flowers are positioned at the top near the entrance, while the female flowers are situated at the bottom with a long axis and in between both are present short-styled gall flowers which are infertile.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

1. Coriander contains a Compound umbel.
2. Coriander is an annual plant of the Apiaceae family.
3. Coriander is also known as Chinese parsley, dhania, or cilantro. Coriander is edible on its whole.
4. However, fresh leaves and dried seeds are the most commonly utilized portions in cooking.

Option B:

1. Sunflowers have Capitulum, or heads, with many sessile and tiny florets.
2. Its primary axis flattens and it is referred to as a receptacle.
3. This species is utilized as wild bird food, cattle feed, for some industrial purposes, and as a houseplant decorative.

Option C:

1. Cauliflower possesses a corymb complex.
2. Cauliflower is a vegetable belonging to the species Brassica oleracea, genus Brassica, and family Brassicaceae.
3. It is an annual plant that reproduces by seed. Its tasty white flesh is known as “curd.”

Final answer: Hypanthodium inflorescence is found in fig.