Question

Persistent calyx is the character of plants belonging to Family

• A. Solanaceae
• B. Malvaceae
• C. Cruciferae (Brassicaceae)
• D. Compositae

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

In members of Family Solanaceae (e.g., Solanum), sepals remain attached till the maturation of the fruit and do not fall off, thus termed persistent.