Q. The capitulum type of inflorescence is found in

A) Marigold
B) Salvia
C) Euphorbia
D) Jasmine
Explanation

Head or capitulum inflorescence consists of mono or dimorphic florets borne on a condensed axis, the receptacle. The florets are borne in acropetal manner but appear centripetal due to much condensation of the axis, e.g., Launea, Ageratum, Vernonia, Dahlia, Helianthus, marigold, etc.

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