Which of the following are characteristic features of Solanaceae family ? (a) Flowers are bisexual and actinomorphic (b) Calyx have five sepals and are united (c) Androecium have five stamens and are epipetalous (d) Ovary is inferior Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
B. (a), (b) and (c) only
The floral features of the Solanaceae family are as follows: Flowers are typically bisexual and actinomorphic. The calyx consists of five sepals which are united (gamosepalous) and are often persistent. The androecium consists of five stamens which are epipetalous (attached to the petals). The gynoecium consists of a superior ovary, which is bicarpellary and syncarpous with a swollen placenta. Therefore, statements (a), (b), and (c) are correct, while statement (d) is incorrect because the ovary is superior, not inferior. Answer: (a), (b) and (c) only
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