Q15 / 160 · JIPMER 2006 · Botany
The number of female flowers found in a cyanthium is :
- Correct answerAone
- Bthree
- Ctwo
- Dmany
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'.