Question

In a compound umbel each umbellucle is subtended by

• A. Involucre
• B. Involucel
• C. Bract
• D. Bracteole

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Involucel

In a compound umbel, each umbellule (a smaller umbel within the compound umbel) is subtended by an involucel. An involucel is a whorl of bracts (reduced leaves) at the base of each umbellule.