Answer to Question #198705 in Biology for Mbalenhle

Question

1.Write out the floral formula and description for the Ray floret.

2.Write out the floral formula and description for the Disc floret.

Answer 1

The ray floret is a small strap-shaped flower in the flower head of daisy plants. The formula of ray florets:

Br % ♀ K_(2-3)(pappus) C_(3-5) A₀ G₍₂₎

The disc floret is a small tubular flower at the centre of the flower head of daisy plants. The formula of disc florets:

Br ⨁ ⚥ K₍₂₎(pappus) C₍₅₎ A₅ G₍₂₎