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Agriculture · Q562

Genetics And Plant Breeding

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 562

Q562

Umbel inflorescence is found in

A.
Okra
B.
Pea
C.
Grasses
D.
Coriander
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Umbel inflorescence is found in Coriander.
An umbel is an inflorescence that consists of several short flower stalks 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".
An umbel is a type of indeterminate inflorescence. These are a characteristic of plants such as carrot, parsley, dill, and fennel in the family Apiaceae.