Q15 / 160 · JIPMER 2006 · Botany

The number of female flowers found in a cyanthium is :

  • Correct answer
    A
    one
  • B
    three
  • C
    two
  • D
    many

Solution

Cyanthium is a special type of inflorescence (found in Euphorbia sp.) with a cup shaped involucre having nector secreting glands, a centrally placed single large female flower which is reduced to pistil surrounded by many male flowers present in the form of stamens.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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