Question

The plant which have this floral diagram possesses
A. Papilionaceous corolla
B. Swollen placenta
C. Epipetalous condition
D. Epiphyllous condition

• A. A, B, C, D
• B. A, B
• C. B, C
• D. C, D

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The floral digram is of Solanaceae family. The floral characters of the members of this family are:
Inflorescence: Solitary, axillary or cymose as in Solanum
Flower: Bisexual, actinomorphic
Calyx: Sepals five, united, persistent, valvate aestivation
Corolla: Petals five, united; valvate aestivation
Androecium: Stamens five, epipetalous
Gynoecium: Bicarpellary obligately placed, syncarpous; ovary superior, bilocular, placenta swollen with many ovules, axile
Fruits: Berry or capsule
Seeds: Many, endospermous