6. Differentiate between
(a) Racemose and cymose inflorescence
Racemose inflorescence |
Cymose inflorescence |
The main axis of the flower continues to grow and produce flowers laterally in racemose inflorescence | The main axis of the flower has limited growth and it terminates into a flower. |
Flowers grow in acropetal succession. The younger flowers are present at the tip while older flowers are found at the base. | The older flowers are present at the tip whereas the younger flowers are found at the base of the axis. |