NEETBotanyMorphology of Flowering Plants
Which of the following examples show a tricarpellary, syncarpous, trilocular ovary with axile placentation? A. Aloe B. Petunia C. Colchicum D. Lupinus E. Tulip Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Options
- AB, D and E only
- BA, C and E only
- CA, B and D only
- DA and C only
Correct answer
B. A, C and E only
Step-by-step solution
A tricarpellary, syncarpous, trilocular ovary with axile placentation is the characteristic feature of the members of the family Liliaceae. Aloe, Colchicum and Tulip are members of the family Liliaceae. Petunia belongs to the family Solanaceae, which has a bicarpellary, syncarpous, bilocular ovary. Lupinus belongs to the family Fabaceae, which has a monocarpellary, unilocular ovary. Answer: A, C and E only