JIPMER2010BotanyMorphology of Flowering Plants
Trimerous flower, superior ovary and axile placentation is characteristics of
Options
- ALiliaceae
- BCucurbitaceae
- CSolanaceae
- DCompositae
Correct answer
A. Liliaceae
Step-by-step solution
Monocot is characterised by trimerous flowers, fibrous roots, parallel venation of leaves, eg, Family-Liliaceae. Trimerous flower, superior ovary and axile placentation is characteristics of familyLiliaceae, eg, onion. Cucurbitaceae, Solanaceae and Compositae are dicot families characterised by tetra or pentamerous flowers, tap roots and reticulated venation of leaves.