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An example for zygomoric cyathium inflorescence


Sathirian 18th Mar, 2025
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Sarishti bhagi 19th Mar, 2025

Zygomorphic cyathium is a type of inflorescence found in the Euphorbiaceae family, commonly known as the spurge family.

Characteristics:

- Zygomorphic: Having bilateral symmetry, meaning the cyathium can be divided into two mirror-image halves.

- Cyathium: A specialized type of inflorescence that resembles a single flower but is actually composed of multiple flowers.

Examples:

- Euphorbia A genus of plants commonly known as spurge, which includes species like Euphorbia tirucalli (Fire Sticks) and Euphorbia trigona (African Milk Tree).

- Croton: A genus of plants that includes species like Croton bonplandianus (Bonpland's Croton).

Other Examples of Inflorescences:

- Raceme: An unbranched inflorescence with pedicellate flowers, e.g., mustard, radish.

- Corymb: A flat-topped or convex inflorescence with pedicellate flowers, e.g., hawthorn, cherry.

- Umbel: A inflorescence with pedicellate flowers arising from a common point, e.g., carrot, parsley.

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