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Biology Question on The Inflorescence

The capitulum type of inflorescence is found in :

A

marigold

B

Salvia

C

euphorbia

D

jasmine

Answer

marigold

Explanation

Solution

Head or capitulum or anthodium inflorescence consists of mono or dimorphic florets borne on a condensed axis the receptacle. The florets are borne in acropetal manner but appear centripetal due to much condensation of the axis e.g., Launea, Ageratum, Vemonia, Dahlia, Helianthus, marigold etc.