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Verticillaster inflorescence is found in

  • A
    mustard
  • Correct answer
    B
    Ocimum
  • C
    China rose
  • D
    sunflower

Solution

Verticillaster inflorescence is the characteristic feature of tulsi (Ocimum) belonging to family-Lamiaceac or Labiatae. Here, flowers are arranged in two opposite cymose groups on each node. In mustard, raceme and in sunflower capitulum or head type of racemose inflorescence is found. China rose has solitary axillary flower.

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

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