Morphology Of Flowering Plants Root Stem And Leaf Question 79

Question: Presence of ochreate stipules is a characteristic feature of the family [MP PMT 1986]

Options:

A) Liliaceae

B) Solanaceae

C) Polygonaceae

D) Moraceae

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Ochraceous stipules : Membranous tubular stipules that ensheath the axillary bud and a part of internode is called ochraceous stipule.

It is formed by the union of two stipules, e.g., Polygonum and Rumex.