Term:
Disciform capitulum (head)
Disciform capitulum (head)
Definition:
An inflorescence of Asteraceae with only disk flowers.
An inflorescence of Asteraceae with only disk flowers.
Glossary Details:
Title: Two flowers tpes of Asteraceae. Drawing by B. Angell.
Description: Two flowers tpes of Asteraceae. If both types of flower are in the same capitulum, the capitulum is called radiate; if only disk flowers are present, the capitulum is called disciform or discoid; and if only ray flowers are present, the capitulum is called ligulate. Capitulum and head are synonyms.