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The flower head of a sunflower is an inflorescence of the type:

  • A capitulum
  • B hypanthodium
  • C verticillaster
  • D cyathium

Correct answer: A. capitulum

Explanation: A sunflower is a capitulum: many small florets crowded on a flattened receptacle, typical of the Asteraceae.

Concept context

External structure of roots, stems, and leaves plus internal tissue organization. High marks in Class 11 and NEET.

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