Inflorescence in flowers The reproductive shoot-bearing group or cluster of flowers, that arrangement or specific pattern of flowers on the floral axis is called an inflorescence. The main axis of an inflorescence is called a peduncle. Inflorescence can be divided into the following types: Racemose Inflorescence Cymose Inflorescence Compound /mixed Inflorescence Special Inflorescence Racemose inflorescence In racemose the growth of inflorescence is unlimited. The arrangement of flowers is either acropetal or basipetal. Types of racemose inflorescence: Raceme– The flowers are acropetally arranged and pedicellate. Example- Brassica species. (radish) Note- Pedicellate…
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