Inflorescence with single central achlamydeous female flower surrounded by number of achlamydeous male flowers is
A
Cyathium
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B
Verticillaster
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C
Spadix
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D
Hypanthodium
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Solution
The correct option is B Cyathium A) Cyathium is the special inflorescence in which the single female flower is present in the center and is surrounded by a number of male flowers inside a cup-shaped involucre.
ex-Euphorbia. B) Verticillaster is a special inflorescence in which flowers are arranged in two opposite cymose groups on each node.
ex-Osmium (Tulsi). C) The spadix is a type of racemose inflorescence in which a spadix is covered by a spathe.
ex-maize and bananas. D) Hypanthium has a flask-shaped fleshy receptacle a pore or ostiole lined by scales and as short canal bearing hair. ex-Ficus(peepal) So the correct option is 'Cyathium'.