Question

Inflorescence typical of Gramineae$/$ Poaceae family is?

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

Answer 1

The correct option is B Spikelet

A. 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.

B. Spikelet is a small and special spike. Flowers are produced in the axil of fertile bracts called lemma. It is a type of racemose inflorescence. Examples are wheat and grasses (Poaceae / Gramineae).

C. Corymbose raceme is found in mustard.

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 'spikelet'.