KCET2026BiologyMorphology of Flowering Plants
Identify the flower with polyadelphous condition.
Options
- AMustard
- BChinarose
- CCitrus
- DPea
Correct answer
C. Citrus
Step-by-step solution
In a polyadelphous condition, the filaments of the stamens are united into more than two bundles. Citrus exhibits a polyadelphous condition. China rose exhibits a monadelphous condition, where stamens are united into a single bundle. Pea exhibits a diadelphous condition, where stamens are united into two bundles. Mustard exhibits a polyandrous condition with tetradynamous stamens. Answer: Citrus