Plant Inflorescences AGR 161: Unit C Found on Internet: Unknown Source Edited By: Jennifer Stewart
Objectives Recognize flower inflorescences
What are the types of Inflorescenses? Panicle Inflorescence: (oats, some grasses) branched structure at tip of stem
Oats
What are the types of Inflorescenses? Spike Inflorescence: (wheat, barley) spikelets attached directly to stem.
Wheat
What are the types of Inflorescenses? Raceme Inflorescence: (mustard, rapeseed) single flowers attached to stalk or stem.
Mustard Seed
What are the types of Inflorescenses? Head Inflorescence: (sunflower) enlarged stem = receptacle
Sunflower
Review What are the four types of flower inflorescences? Give examples of each type.