Multiple choice

In Leucas aspera, the inflorescence is of ______ type.

  1. thyrsus

  2. cyathium

  3. verticillaster

  4. hypanthodium

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Leucas aspera (Thumba) exhibits verticillaster inflorescence, where flowers appear in clusters at the nodes forming whorls. Thyrsus and cyathium are different inflorescence types (cyathium is characteristic of Euphorbia). Hypanthodium is found in Ficus.