Question

In which of the following, the growing point ends in a flower?

• A. Raceme
• B. Verticillaster
• C. Catkin
• D. Spike

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Verticillaster

A. Raceme in which peduncle have bisexual and pedicellate flowers arranged acropetally. It is a type of racemose inflorescence. Example: radish.

B. Verticillaster is a cluster of sessile or subsessile flowers borne on a dichasial cyme ending in monochasial cyme in the form of condensed whorl on either side of the node. It is a type of cymose inflorescence which has limited growth. Example: tulsi.

C. Catkin is a pendulous spike in leaf axis which bears unisexual flowers. It is a type of racemose inflorescence. Example: oak.

D. Spike in which peduncle have bisexual and sessile flowers with an acropetal arrangement. It is a type of racemose inflorescence. Example: Achyranthes.

So, the correct answer is 'Verticillaster'.