Pharmacobotany 2, Lecture 12

What type of inflorescence is characteristic to the Asteraceae family?

What is the name of the zygomorphic flower type in the inflorescence of the Asteraceae family?

• bay floret

• ray floret

• key floret

• hay floret

What is the main medicinal effect of Echinacea purpurea?

• immunostimulant

• antipyretic

• analgesic

• expectorant

What is the main compound stored in the tuber of Helianthus tuberosus?

Which plant species does not belong to the Asteraceae family?

• Solidago virgaurea

• Cynara scolymus

• Menyanthes trifoliata

• Achillea millefolium