NEETBotanyMorphology of Flowering Plants
Can stamens in a flower be united with each other?
Options
- AYes, they can be united
- BNo, they cannot be united
- CIt depends on the flower species
- DIt depends on the length of filaments
Correct answer
A. Yes, they can be united
Step-by-step solution
Stamens of flower may be united with other members such as petals or among themselves. When stamens are attached to the petals, they are epipetalous as in brinjal, or epiphyllous when attached to the perianth as in the flowers of lily. The stamens in a flower may either remain free (polyandrous) or may be united in varying degrees. The stamens may be united into one bunch or one bundle (monadelphous) as in china rose, or two bundles (diadelphous) as in pea, or into more than two bundles (polyadelphous) as in citrus