Question
Biology Question on The Inflorescence
Capitulum inflorescence is found in
A
compositae (asteraceae)
B
cruciferae (brassicaceae)
C
solanaceae
D
malvaceae
Answer
compositae (asteraceae)
Explanation
Solution
Capitulum in flowering plants is a type of inflorescence composed of dense aggregation of sessile flower with 2 types of florets - ray florets and disc florets. It is the characteristic inflorescence of family compositae (sunflower family).