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Students were on an excursion to a botanical garden. They noted the following observation. Will you be able to help them in understanding those condition?

Teacher showed them Marigold flower and said it is not one flower. What the teacher meant?

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  1. Marigold flower is an inflorescence in which flowers are produced in a definite manner on a peduncle.
  2. In Marigold, racemose type of inflorescence can be observed.
  3. In this, peduncle condenses to form a flat rounded structure called receptacle.
  4. Opening of flower centripetal i.e. younger flowers are towards the centre and open later, while older flowers towards the periphery and open first.
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Chapter 9: Morphology of Flowering Plants - Exercise [Page 115]

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Balbharati Biology [English] Standard 11 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 9 Morphology of Flowering Plants
Exercise | Q 5. (I) | Page 115
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