Q3- Inflorescence Flashcards
Modified Leaves that subtend an inflorescence or a single flower are called…
Bracts
An indeterminate inflorescence where branches bearing the pedicels of more than 1 flower are arranged along a rachis is an…
Panicle
An indeterminate inflorescence where sessile flowers are arranged along a rachis is…
Spike
A reduced, compact spike where tiny flowers are enclosed in overlapping braces such as in grasses or sedges is…
Spikelet
An indeterminate inflorescence where pedicellate flowers are arranged along a rachis is a…
Raceme
A flat-topped inflorescence where the pedicels of each flower attach near a common point is a…
Umbel
An umbel where the rays (main branches) bear small umbels rather than single flowers (typical of parsley-carrot family)…
Compound Umbel
An influence where small, sessile flowers attach close together near a common point (typical of sunflower family) is a….
Head
A determinant inflorescence (there are several sub-types) where the upper/ inner flowers mature first and new meristems subsequently form to produce younger flowers is a…
Cyme
The stalk that bears an inflorescence or solitary flower is called…
Peduncle
