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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