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3)Which type of inflorescence shows an unlimited growth and why? |
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Answer» When several flowers arise in a cluster on a common axis, the structure is referred to as aninflorescence. The common axis is the inflorescence axis which is also calledrachisorpeduncle. Several single flowers are attached to the inflorescence axis. In case of plants possessing underground rhizomes, the rachis or peduncle arises directly from the rhizome. Such a rachis is referred to asscape. In the case oflotus, the scape gives rise to a solitary flower. In plants likeonion, the scape gives rise to an inflorescence. boring apps too late answer |
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