Question

Is the sunflower an example of cypsela?

Answer 1

Cypsela:

1. Cypsela is the fruit of a sunflower that is formed from an inferior ovary.
2. Cypsela fruit is dry and has one chamber and they are single-seeded fruit which develops from a single carpel.
3. Its seed is then joined with a membranous outer layer by a seed stalk.
4. The inferior ovary develops the wall of fruit. It is a dicot plant.