Inflorescence of Compositae/Asteraceae is

Capitulum

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Hypanthodium

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Umbel

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Corymb

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Solution

The correct option is B Capitulum
Capitulum or head inflorescence is a short, dense spike in which the flowers are borne directly on a broad, flat peduncle, giving the inflorescence the appearance of a single flower. Capitulum or head inflorescence is characteristic of Asteraceae (eg: sunflower) in which the peduncle is flattened and flowers are attached directly to it. This results in the grouping of small flowers in such a way that they appear as a single flower.
So, the correct answer is 'Capitulum'.

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