Question

Inflorescence consisting of a number of flowers arising from the same point with the same level at the top is?

• A. Corymb
• B. Corymbose-raceme
• C. Capitulum
• D. Umbel

Answer 1

The correct option is D Umbel

A. Corymb in which the main axis is short and lower flowers have long pedicles than upper ones so that all the flowers are brought more or less to the same level. It is a type of cymose inflorescence. The example is iberis.

B. Corymbose raceme is found in mustard.

C. Capitulum or head bears many sessile and small florets. The main axis becomes flat and called receptacle. It is a type of racemose inflorescence. The example is a sunflower.

D. Umbel in which the main axis is reduced very much and all flowers appear to be arising from the same point. At the base of flowers, the cluster of bracts forming an involucre. It is a type of racemose inflorescence. The example is hydrocotyle.

So, the correct answer is 'Umbel'.