Q. Which of the following is correct with reference to floral character of the family solanaceae?
Morphology of Flowering Plants
Solution:
Floral features of family solanaceae
Inflorescence: Solitary and axillary
Flowers: Actinomorphic, bisexual flowers
Calyx: Calyx is composed of five sepals that are united and
persistent. Aestivation is valvate.
Corolla: Corolla consists of five united petals with valvate
aestivation.
Androecium: It consists of five epipetalous stamens.
Gynoecium: It consists of bicarpellary, syncarpous
superior ovary with axile placentation.
Fruits: Berry
Seeds: Numerous, endospermous
