Question

In Cauliflower, the inflorescence is?

• A. Umbel of umbels
• B. Corymb of corymbs
• C. Panicle
• D. Thyrsus

Answer 1

The correct option is B Corymb of corymbs

A. Umbel in which the main axis is reduced very much and all flowers appear to be arising from the same point. It is type of racemose inflorescence. Example is hydrocotyle.

B. Corymb in which the main axis is short and lower flowers have long pedicels than upper ones so that all the flowers are brought more or less to the same level. It is type of racemose inflorescence. Example is iberis. Compound corymb is found in cauliflower.

C. Panicle in which peduncle is branched and branches have pedicellate flowers. It is type of racemose inflorescence. Example gulmohur.

D. Thyrsus in which a number of cymose clusters are borne acropetally on an unlimited axis in the manner of a raceme. Example is grape vine.

So, the correct answer is 'Corymb of corymbs'.