Morphology Of Flowering Plants Root Stem And Leaf Question 74

Question: Which of the following is regarded as equivalent to perianth [BHU 1992; AIIMS 1996]

Options:

A) Glume

B) Lodicule

C) Superior palea

D) Inferior palea

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Perianth is reduced to 2-3 boat shaped membranous lodicules.

Lodicules found in family Gramineae (Poaceae).