Differences
Actinomorphic flowers are a basal angiosperm character; zygomorphic flowers are a derived character that has evolved many times.
Some familiar and seemingly actinomorphic flowers, such as those of daisies and dandelions (Asteraceae), are actually clusters of tiny zygomorphic flowers arranged into a radially symmetric inflorescence.
Read more about this topic: Floral Symmetry
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