Differentiating between a thyrse and a mixed inflorescence can be challenging. Which of the following statements BEST distinguishes a thyrse from a truly mixed inflorescence?
A thyrse always has a determinate main axis, while a mixed inflorescence always has an indeterminate main axis.
A thyrse has a cymose arrangement of racemose units, while a mixed inflorescence combines different inflorescence types randomly.
A thyrse always has brightly colored bracts, while a mixed inflorescence lacks bracts.
A thyrse has a racemose arrangement of cymose units, while a mixed inflorescence combines different inflorescence types in a less predictable pattern.
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Sessile flowers are found in the inflorescence of
A) Chrysanthemum B) Sunflower C) Cauli Flower D) Mango
A) Chrysanthemum
B) Sunflower
C) Cauli Flower
D) Mango
The ratio of inflorescence having pedicellate and sessile flowers among the following is. Raceme, Spike, Corymb, Head, Spadix, Umbel, Solitary Cyme, Cymule, Compound Raceme compound umbel is
Cyathium and Hypanthodium inflorescence are related in having
Nectar glands
Unisexual flower
Both (a) and (b)
None of these
Flowers and lateral branches arise from the
Lateral buds
Lentices
Stomata
Cuticle
The capitulum type of inflorescence is found in
Marigold
Salvia
Euphorbia
Jasmine
The order of opening of flower parts from the periphery towards the centre, is called
Acropetal
Centripetal
Centrifugal
Basipetal
Onion is an example for
Umbel
Corymb
Head
Spike
Perianth is represented by
Glumes
Lemma
Lodicules
Palea
Characteristic inflorescence of family Apiaceae
Corymb
Umbel
Raceme
Head
Sessile flowers are found in the inflorescence of
A) Chrysanthemum B) Sunflower C) Cauli Flower D) Mango
A) Chrysanthemum
B) Sunflower
C) Cauli Flower
D) Mango
