DENDROLOGY AND SOCIETY
MORPHOLOGY AND IDENTIFICATION
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Question
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Cymose inflorescence is identified by-
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Basipetal arrangement of flowers on the main axis (peduncle)
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The limited growth of the main axis as main axis terminates in a flower
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Both a and b
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Presence of sessile flower
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -1. Basipetal arrangement of flowers on the main axis (peduncle)
Detailed explanation-2: -So, the correct answer is ‘The acropetal arrangement of flowers on peduncle’.
Detailed explanation-3: -Explanation: Cymose type of inflorescence is one in which the tip of the main axis ends in a flower. This type of inflorescence is seen in Solanum, where the flowers are born in a single plane.
Detailed explanation-4: -Examples are Drosera, Hamelia, etc. Notably, there are two types of helicoid – drepanium and bostryx. Scorpioid – when branches grow alternatively on both sides, it is known as monochasial scorpioid cyme. Two types of scorpioid include cincinnus and rhipidium.
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