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Which inflorescence is present in Apiaceae?

A
Umbel
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Catkin
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C
Spadix
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D
Hypanthodium
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Solution

The correct option is C Umbel
In umbel inflorescence, the main axis is very short and all flowers arise from the same point. Flowers have the centripetal arrangement (young at the centre). It actually is a racemose inflorescence. The peduncle is branched in umbel manner into rays. Each ray bears reticulated flowers in umbel manner. It is characteristic of family Umbelliferae (Apiaceae)
Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

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