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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of German Chamomile exhibits papillosed cells?

<p>Corolla (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Williamson’s reagent (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Santonin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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