In helicoid cyme, the lateral flowers arise _______
A
On the same side
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B
On alternate sides
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C
In all the directions
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D
From a common point
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Solution
The correct option is A On the same side A) On the same side
When the lateral axes develop successively on the same side, forming a sort of helix, the cymose inflorescence is known as helicoid or one-sided cyme, e.g., in Begonia, Juncos, Henerocallis and same members of solanaceae.