Morphology Of Flowering Plants Root Stem And Leaf Question 8
Question: Ligulate/strap-shaped corolla occurs in sunflower in [CPMT 1991]
Options:
A) Disc florets
B) Immature florets
C) Ray florets
D) Both ray and disc florets
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
The fused petals form a strap-shaped structure towards the upper end.
A small hairy outgrowth, the ligule is present at the junction of the strap and the tube, e.g., ray florets of Helianthus.
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