Which of the following is not a character of racemose? a. The floral axis shows continuous growth b. The basal flower is older, and the apical flower is younger. c. The flower opens from the periphery to the centre. d. The arrangement is basipetal.

Step-by-step solution

The arrangement of flowers on the floral axis is termed an inflorescence. Depending on whether the apex gets developed into a flower or continues to grow, two major types of inflorescences are defined: racemose and cymose. In the racemose type of inflorescences, the main axis continues to grow, the flowers are borne laterally in an acropetal succession.