Question

Which of the followings are the characteristic features of Solanaceae?
(a) Exstipulate leaves
(b) Persistent calyx
(c) Racemose inflorescence
(d) Unilocular ovary
(e) Fruits are either berry or capsule
Of these

• A. (a), (b) and (e) are correct
• B. (a), (c) and (d) are correct
• C. (a) only is correct
• D. (b) only is correct
• E. (d) and (e) are correct

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Solanaceae is a dicot family which includes herbs, shrubs and a few trees. Tap roots, erect, herbaceous or woody stems often with hairs, exstipulate cauline and ramal leaves are present. Inflorescence is axillary or extra axillary helicoid or umbellate cyme, rarely solitary axillary or terminal. Flowers are complete with gamosepalous, persistent calyx (5 sepals), gamopetalous corolla (5 petals), 5 epipetalous stamens andbicarpellary, syncarpous, superior generally bilocular ovary with obliquely placed carpels and swollen placenta. Fruits are berry or capsule.