Morphology of Flowering Plants
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What is true regarding China rose?

  • Twisted aestivation
  • Hypogynous (correct)
  • Actinomorphic
  • All of the above
  • Which family exhibits exstipulate leaves?

  • Solanaceae
  • Liliaceae
  • Brassicaceae (correct)
  • Fabaceae
  • What is incorrect about Liliaceae?

  • Actinomorphic (correct)
  • Six tepals
  • Trilocular ovary
  • Basal placentation
  • In which family are tepals present?

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    Which plant does not have tricarpellary and syncarpous superior ovary?

    <p>Mango</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    China Rose

    • China rose refers to Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, a common flowering plant admired for its large, vibrant blossoms.
    • It belongs to the Malvaceae family, known for its ornamental uses in gardens and landscapes.

    Exstipulate Leaves

    • The term "exstipulate" means leaves that do not have stipules, which are small leaf-like structures at the base of a leaf.
    • The family exemplifying exstipulate leaves is the Cucurbitaceae, including cucumbers and pumpkins.

    Liliaceae Family

    • The Liliaceae family is often misunderstood; it is incorrect to claim this family is exclusively comprised of monocots.
    • Many members exhibit distinct characteristics, such as having fleshy roots and leaf arrangements.

    Tepals

    • Tepals are flower parts that do not differentiate into distinct petals and sepals.
    • Present in the family Liliaceae, tepals exhibit a more unified structure within their flowers.

    Ovary Structure

    • A plant lacking a tricarpellary and syncarpous superior ovary is the mustard (Brassica).
    • Mustard plants typically have a bicarpellary and may exhibit a superior ovary structure, contrasting with the stated characteristics.

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