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Question
Write a short note on Cymose inflorescence.
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Solution

- Growth of peduncle is finite or limited.
- Apical bud always terminates into flower.
- Flowers are arranged in basipetal succession (i.e. older flowers at the apex and younger at the base)
- Opening of the flower is centrifugal (older flowers at the centre and open first while younger towards the periphery and open later)
- e.g. China rose, Jasmine.
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