NEET2026BotanyMorphology of Flowering PlantsActual
Which of the following floral formula is the correct floral formula of Solanaceae family ?
Options
- AFormula (1)
- BFormula (2)
- CFormula (3)
- DFormula (4)
Correct answer
B. Formula (2)
Step-by-step solution
The Solanaceae family exhibits the following floral characteristics: - Symmetry: Actinomorphic, represented by . - Sexuality: Bisexual. - Calyx: 5 sepals that are united (gamosepalous), represented by K _ (5) . - Corolla: 5 petals that are united (gamopetalous), represented by C _ (5) . - Androecium: 5 stamens that are epipetalous (attached to the petals). This is represented by an arc connecting the corolla and androecium symbols: C _ (5) A ₅ . - Gynoecium: Bicarpellary, syncarpous, with a superior ovary, represen