NEETBiologyMorphology of Flowering PlantsMCQ+4 / −1
Which one of the following plants shows vexillary aestivation and diadelphous stamens?
- AColchicum autumnale
- BPisum sativum
- CAllium cepa
- DSolanum nigrum
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Correct answer: B
$\bullet$ Vexillary aestivation and diadelphous stamens are the characteristic features of family Fabaceae.
$\bullet$ Pisum sativum (garden pea) belongs to family Fabaceae.
$\bullet$ Allium cepa (onion) and Colchicum autumnale (colchicine) belong to family Liliaceae.
$\bullet$ Solanum nigrum belongs to Solanaceae.
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