Morphology Of Flowering Plants Root Stem And Leaf Question 47
Question: Parachute like pappus is found in [CPMT 1986; BHU 1987; RPMT 1991; JKCMEE 2000]
Options:
A) Liliaceae/Cotton
B) Gramineae/Paddy
C) Compositae/Marigold
D) Solanaceae/Calotropis
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Pappus: (Hairy or feathery sepals) sometimes sepals are modified in to hairy structures which are useful in dispersal of seeds.
e.g., Compositae / Marigold.