NEETBotanyMorphology of Flowering Plants
Which of the following plants possesses actinomorphic flowers with a hypogynous ovary?
Options
- APea
- BGuava
- CPlum
- DMustard
Correct answer
D. Mustard
Step-by-step solution
Mustard flowers are actinomorphic (exhibit radial symmetry) and possess a hypogynous (superior) ovary. Pea has zygomorphic (bilateral symmetry) flowers. Guava has an epigynous (inferior) ovary. Plum has a perigynous (half inferior) ovary. Answer: Mustard