Question

Identify A, B, and C in statements (I-III) and select the correct option.
(I) Epiphyllous stamens are present in flowers of "A".
(II) Pappus is "B".
(III) Ovary in plum is "C".

• A. $$\begin{gathered} A \\ BrinjalB \\ ModifiedcalyxC \\ Inferior \end{gathered}$$
• B. $$\begin{gathered} A \\ LilyB \\ ModifiedcalyxC \\ Halfinferior \end{gathered}$$
• C. $$\begin{gathered} A \\ LilyB \\ ModifiedperianthC \\ HalfInferior \end{gathered}$$
• D. $$\begin{gathered} A \\ BrinjalB \\ ModifiedCorollaC \\ Halfsuperior \end{gathered}$$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

A stamen that is attached with the petals of the flower instead of being installed directly over the thalamus is known as epipetalous stamen. Some plants like lily consist of the perianth (sepals and petals are the same) and when anther is attached to perianth, it is termed as epiphyllous.

The modification of calyx is the pappus. The calyx is a part of an individual floret which is seen surrounding the base of the corolla tube in flower heads. It is present in the plant of the family Asteraceae.

Half inferior ovary refers to that positioned ovary in which sepals, petals, and stamens, and hypanthium are attached to the middle of the ovary. This type of organization is found in flowers of plants such as peach, plum, etc.