Question

Racemose inflorescence having branched peduncle is?

• A. Panicle
• B. Corymb
• C. Cormbose-raceme
• D. Spikelet

Answer 1

The correct option is A Panicle

A. Panicle has peduncle branched and branches have pedicellate flowers. When the main axis of raceme is branched and the lateral branches bear the flowers, the inflorescence is known as compound raceme or panicle. Example: Gulmohur.

B. 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. The main axis is short.

C. Corymbose raceme is found in mustard.

D. Spikelet has a small and special spike. Flowers are produced in the axil of fertile bracts called lemma. Example: wheat.

So, the correct answer is 'Panicle'.