Morphology Of Flowering Plants Root Stem And Leaf Question 409

Question: Carthamus tinctorium belongs to family [RPMT 1985]

Options:

A) Asteraceae

B) Solanaceae

C) Malvaceae

D) Fabaceae

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Carthamus tinctorius (safflower) belongs to family Asteraceae.

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