Question

Umbel inflorescence occurs in?

• A. Coriandrum
• B. Colocasia
• C. Musa
• D. Sunflower

Answer 1

The correct option is A Coriandrum

A. 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 coriander.

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 colocasia.

C. 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 music.

D. Capitulum or head bears many sessile and small florets. The main axis becomes flat and called receptacle. It is a type of racemose inflorescence. The example is the sunflower.

So, the correct answer is 'Coriandrum'.