NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyMorphology of Flowering PlantsPractice
Which of these structures is seen in lily?
Options
- AEpipetalous stamens
- BEpiphyllous stamens
- CPolycarpellary apocarpous gynoecium
- DPulvinus
Correct answer
B. Epiphyllous stamens
Step-by-step solution
Lily belongs to the family Liliaceae and represents the monocotyledonous plants. The stamens of a flower may be united with the petals or among themselves. When the stamens are found attached to the petals, they are known as epipetalous and when they are found attached to the perianth, they are known as epiphyllous. In the flowers of Lily, there are 6 stamens (3+3) which are attached to the perianth.