NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyMorphology of Flowering PlantsPractice
Which of these is correct about Petunia?
Options
- AIt is a genus under the family Solanaceae and order Polymoniales
- BIt is a genus under the family Anacardiaceae and order Polymoniales
- CIt is a genus under the family Solanaceae and order Sapindales
- DIt is a species under the family Solanaceae and order Polymoniales
Correct answer
A. It is a genus under the family Solanaceae and order Polymoniales
Step-by-step solution
Petunias are flowering annuals that are easily grown in the garden as well as in containers. These plants are a genus in the family Solanaceae, subfamily petunioideae. Polynomials include dicotyledonous shrubs, herbs, or trees with a single superior compound ovary and a corolla with five lobes and five alternate stamens. Plant families like Solanaceae are included in the order polymoniales, due to its floral characters.