The most advanced type of inflorescence is
corymb
catkin
spadix
capitulum
D.
capitulum
Capitulum is the most advanced type of inflorescence. It is the characteristic of family Compositae. In this inflorescence peduncle is flattened to form receptacle that bears centripetally arranged small sessile flowers called florets surrounded by involucre of bracts, eg., marigold, sunflower etc.
What is meant by modification of root? What type of modification of root is found in the:
(a) Banyan tree
(b) Turnip
(c) Mangrove trees
Justify the following statements on the basis of external features:
(i) Underground parts of a plant are not always roots.
(ii) Flower is a modified shoot.
How is a pinnately compound leaf different from a palmately compound leaf?
Explain with suitable examples the different types of phyllotaxy.
Define the following terms:
(a) aestivation
Define the following terms:
(c) placentation
Define the following terms:
(c) actinomorphic
Define the following terms:
(d) zygomorphic
Define the following terms:
(e) superior ovary
Define the following terms:
perigynous flower
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