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Characteristic inflorescence of family composite sunflower is

A

Capitulum

B

Cymose head

C

Catkin

D

Spadix

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Capitulum is a modified raceme in which the main axis is flattened called receptacle. The receptacle may be concave, convex, spherical or flat and bears numerous small sessile flowers called florets. The florets are arranged in centripetal manner. It is usually subtended by involucre of bracts e.g. Sunflower, Marigold etc.
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