Question

Name the inflorescence in which flowers reach the same level though they arise from different points.

• A. Umbel
• B. Catkin
• C. Corymb
• D. Capitulum

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Corymb

A. Umbel in which the main axis is reduced very much and all flowers appear to arise from the same point. At the base of flowers, a cluster of bracts forms an involucre. It is a type of racemose inflorescence. The example is Hydrocotyle.

B. Catkin is a pendulous spike in leaf axis which bears unisexual flowers. It is a type of racemose inflorescence. The example is oak.

C. Corymb in which 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 racemose inflorescence. The example is Iberis.

D. 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.

So, the correct answer is 'Corymb'.