The joint between pedicel and a single stamen of male flower in a cyathium represents
A
Thalamus
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B
Node
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C
Internode
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is B Node The joint between pedicel and a single stamen of male flower in a cyathium represents a node. Cyathium inflorescence shows the presence of achlamydeous flowers. Achlamydeous flowers are flowers without a perianth. The node is the point on a stem where a leaf is attached or has been attached but as cyanthia lacks a perianth therfore. The joint between pedicel and a single stamen of male flower in a cyathium represents a node. Therefore, the correct answer is option B.