Question

The inflorescence of Brassica campestris is?

• A. Raceme
• B. Corymb
• C. Corymbose raceme
• D. Spadix

Answer 1

The correct option is C Corymbose raceme

A. Raceme in which peduncle has bisexual and pedicellate flowers arranged acropetally. It is a type of racemose inflorescence. The example is a radish.

B. Corymb in which the main axis is short. Lower flowers have long pedicels 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.

C. Corymbose raceme is found in the mustard family (Brassica campestris).

D. The spadix is a spike with a fleshy axis and having both male and female flowers. It is surrounded by large colored bracts called spathe. It is a type of racemose inflorescence. The example is palm.

So, the correct answer is 'Corymbose raceme'.