In this article we will discuss about the Inflorescence in plants:- 1. Types of Inflorescence 2. Special Types of Inflorescence. Types of Inflorescence: An inflorescence may either be of racemose or cymose types. Racemose or Indefinite or Indeterminate Type of Inflorescence: The arrangement in which the youngest flower is present near the apex and older towards the base, i.e., in [...]
In this article we will discuss about Calyx in plants:- 1. Meaning of Calyx 2. Forms of Calyx. Meaning of Calyx: The outer whorl of perianth consisting of sepals is called calyx. 1. Polysepalous: When calyx lobes or sepals are free, e.g., Cassia. 2. Gamosepalous: When calyx lobes or sepals are fused or united, e.g., Datura. 3. Caducous: When sepals [...]
The following points highlight the thirteen main types of corolla in plants. The types are: 1. Cruciform 2. Caryophyllaceous 3. Rosaceous 4. Campanulate 5. Tubular 6. Infundibuliform 7. Hypocrateriform 8. Urceolate 9. Rotate 10. Butterfly-like or Papilionaceous 11. Ligulate 12. Bilipped or Bilabiate 13. Personate or Masked. Corolla in Plants: Type # 1. Cruciform: Petals are differentiated into a claw [...]