Question

The inflorescence in compositae family is?

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

Answer 1

The correct option is A Capitulum

A. Capitulum or head bears many sessile and small flowers. The main axis becomes flat and called receptacle. It is a type of racemose inflorescence. The example is the Compositae (Asteraceae) family.

B. The spadix is a spike with a fleshy axis and having both male and female flowers. It is a type of racemose inflorescence. The example is palm.

C. Umbel in which the main axis is reduced very much and all flowers appear to be arising from the same point. It is a type of racemose inflorescence. The example is hydrocotyle.

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

So, the correct answer is 'Capitulum'.