Compositae Flowers: Introduction and Varieties
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What is the origin of German Chamomile?

  • Asia
  • Europe (correct)
  • Egypt
  • North Africa

    • How many rows of green bracts make up the involucre in German Chamomile?

  • 4
  • 2
  • 1
  • 3 (correct)

    • What type of symmetry does the ray floret (ligulate) of German Chamomile exhibit?

  • Radial
  • Bilateral
  • Actinomorphic
  • Zygomorphic (correct)

    • How many carpels does the gynaeceium of German Chamomile have?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of German Chamomile exhibits papillosed cells?

    <p>Corolla</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the active constituent responsible for the blue color observed in German Chamomile's volatile oil?

    <p>Chamazulene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chemical test would produce a crimson red color in Santonica?

    <p>Williamson’s reagent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the predominant active constituent responsible for the insecticidal properties of Pyrethrum?

    <p>Esters of chrysanthemic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test would confirm the presence of tannins in German Chamomile?

    <p>Ferric chloride</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary active constituent responsible for the anthelmintic activity of Santonica?

    <p>Santonin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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