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Agriculture · Q303

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 303

Q303

Inflorescence of Coriander is called

A.
Spike
B.
Umbel
Answer
C.
Raceme
D.
Cyme

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The inflorescence of coriander is called Umbel. It is the racemose inflorescence, also known as a compound umbel.
An umbel is an inflorescence that consists of several short flower stalks (called pedicels) that spread from a common point, somewhat like umbrella ribs. The word was coined in botanical usage in the 1590s, from Latin umbella "parasol, sunshade".