Question

How many female flowers are found in a cyathium?

Answer 1

I think 1(One) female flower 

Answer 2

The number of female flowers in cyathium is one.  

Explanation:  

• Cyathium is a type of inflorescence that occurs in plants especially in the family Euphorbiaceae. Inflorescence is the arrangement of flowers in a plant.  

• The cyathium usually consists of five bracteoles, five infused nectar glands, one female flower that is surrounded by five male flowers.  

• They are usually characterised by their brightly coloured nectar glands. The female flower is protected by the male flowers and the nectar glands.