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 What is common between the inflorescences of fig, ocimum and euphorbia? 

Option: 1

 They have solitary flowers 


Option: 2

 They have specialised inflorescence 


Option: 3

 They have panicle inflorescence 


Option: 4

None of these. 


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Special Types of Inflorescences -

Special Types of Inflorescences

Hypanthodium:

  • In this inflorescence, the receptacle become pear-shaped and hollow.
  • There is a hairy opening called ostiole present at the anterior end.
  • Male flowers are borne towards the ostiole.
  • Female flowers are borne towards the base.
  • In between mae and female flowers there are sterile flowers. These are called gall flowers.
  • For example, fig
     

 

The inflorescences of fig, ocimum and euphorbia are specialised.

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