Question

Capitulum inflorescence is found in

• A. compositae (asteraceae)
• B. cruciferae (brassicaceae)
• C. solanaceae
• D. malvaceae

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Capitulum in flowering plants is a type of inflorescence composed of dense aggregation of sessile flower with 2 types of florets - ray florets and disc florets. It is the characteristic inflorescence of family compositae (sunflower family).