The whorl of bracts present below the inflorescence of sunflower is

Epicalyx

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Spathe

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Involucel

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Involucre

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Solution

The correct option is D Involucre
Capitulum or head bears many sessile and small florets. Main axis becomes flat and called receptacle. At the base of flowers, cluster of bracts form an involucre. It is type of racemose inflorescence. Example is sunflower.
So, the correct answer is 'Involucre'.

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