Question

Differentiate between racemose and cymose inflorescence (5 differences)​

Answer 1

on the basis of character the difference is-
character RACEMOSE
1. main axis - elongated with unlimited growth and does not end in flower.

2.Arrangement of flower - acropetal

3. Flower opening - centripetal

4. mother axis - monopodial with true axis
ex. raphanus, larkspur, lupin.

CYMOSE

1. short with limited growth and ends in flower.

2. basipetal

3. centrifugal

4. sympodial

ex. silene, spergula ,teak.

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Answer 2

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Racemose :

• Old flower present at base and younger flower

• present at apex.

• It shows indefinite growth.

• Opening of flower from base to apex.

Cymose:

• Old flower present at Apex and young flower

• present in base.

• It shows definite growth.

• Opening of flower apex to base.