Question

Distinguish between cymose inflorescence and racemose inflorescence 4 points

Answer 1

Difference between Racemose and Cymose Inflorescence

Sr. No.

Racemose Inflorescence

Cymose Inflorescence

1.

Terminal bud of peduncle is never terminated into a flower

Terminal bud is converted into a flower

2.

Peduncle continues to grow indefinitely

Peduncle shows defined or limited growth

3.

Flowers are arranged in acropetal succession

Flowers are arranged in basipetal succession

4.

Found in Caesalpinia and Tuberose

Found in Calotropis and Clerodendron

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.