Question

In cyathium inflorescence, the ratio between male : female flower is

• A. One : One
• B. One : Many
• C. Many : One
• D. Many : Many

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Many : One

In cyathium inflorescence, the bracts become fused to form a cup shaped structure. This cup completely encloses a single female flower surrounded by large number of male flowers. The cyathium is surrounded by brightly coloured bracts.