In which inflorescence the ratio of female to male flowers is $1 :\propto$ ?

Hypanthodium

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Cyathium

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Catkin

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Verticillaster

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Solution

The correct option is A Cyathium
Cyathium inflorescence consists of a single central female flower surrounded by many groups of male flowers. In each group, the male flowers are borne in a scorpiod manner and the inflorescence is surrounded by an involucre e.g., Euphorbia.

So, the correct answer is 'Cyathium'.

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