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 The most advanced type of inflorescence is 

Option: 1

 Corymb 


Option: 2

 Umbel 


Option: 3

 Capitulum 


Option: 4

 Spikelet 


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Racemose Inflorescence and Its Types - Category B and C

Category C: Main Axis Flattened

Racemose Capitulum or Racemose Head:

  • The main axis is flattened.
  • It appears like a flat disc and is called a receptacle.
  • A large number of sessile flowers are borne on the receptacle in a centripetal succession.
  • A Whorl of bracts called involucre is present.
  • This inflorescence is an evolved form of umbel inflorescence.
  • The individual flowers in the capitulum are called florets.
  • The peripheral florets are called ray florets.
  • The central florets are called disc florets.
  • For example, Sunflower.
    Capitulum is considered to be the most advanced type of capitulum. 
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