Question

The above-given inflorescence, belongs to which of the following family?

• A. Fabaceae
• B. Asteraceae
• C. Liliaceae
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Asteraceae

An Asteraceae family is characterized by a different inflorescence called capitulum or head with an involucre of bracts at its base. These are divided into:-

1. Ray florets-Towards the periphery of a head, sessile, bracteate, pistillate or neutral, zygomorphic, lingual and epigynous flower.
2. Disc florets-Present at the center of the head and are bracteate, bisexual, actinomorphic, tubular, pentamerous and epigynous flower.

So the correct option is 'Asteraceae'