Difference between Ray Floret and Disc Floret

Ray Floret

• Flower possesses extra appendages called ligule. So, flower is ligulated.
• Flower is zygomorphic.
• It is located towards the margin of introduce of bract.
• It is usually unisexual. (only gynoecium present)
• It increases the attractiveness of inflorescence.
• Sometimes, it may be neuter.
• It is incomplete.

Disc Floret

• Flower is illigulated, hairy no extra-appendage.
• It is actinomorphic i.e. more or less petals are fused to form tubular structure.
• It is located centripetally
• It is always bisexual.
• It ensures the present of male and female legaments.
• It is always bisexual.
• It is complete.