Question

Number of female flowers in a cyathium inflorescence is

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. Several

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1

Cyathium inflorescence - Here, the inflorescence is highly reduced. It has a cup shaped receptacle formed by the fusion of five bracts. On the surface of this cup, generally a yellow coloured nectar secreting gland is present. A single female flower arises from the centre of the cup. It is highly reduced and is borne on a long stalk. The male flowers are highly reduced and are produced in a scorpioid manner from the axil of each bract e.g., Euphorbia pulcherrima.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A.