In this article we will discuss about the meaning of inflorescence. Flowers are specialised organs meant only for reproduction and have nothing to do with the maintenance of the plant itself. This is further evident from the fact that in many plants flowers come as the fore-runners of death. Flowers may arise singly, as in China-rose, or more commonly, in [...]
In this article we will discuss about Racemose and Cymose Inflorescence. I. Racemose Inflorescences: i. Raceme: It is a racemose inflorescence in which the main axis goes on producing lateral stalked or pedicellate flowers in acropetal order. Example—Crotolaria (B. Atasi, Fig. 77, A), mustard. A compound raceme, in which the rachis is branched and branches bear the pedicellate flowers in [...]
The following points highlight the four essential accessory whorls of a flower. The essential accessory whorls are:- 1. Calyx 2. Corolla 3. Androecium 4. Gynoecium. Accessory Whorls # 1. Calyx: The calyx is the outermost accessory set of floral leaves, consisting of sepals. Sepals are usually green inconspicuous bodies. They protect the essential whorls against mechanical injuries and desiccation in [...]