MCQ
Persistant calyx is characteristics of
  • A
    Allium/Liliaceae
  • B
    Hibiscus/Malvaceae
  • C
    Dalbergia/Papilionatae
  • Solanum/Solanaceae

Answer

Correct option: D.
Solanum/Solanaceae
d
(d) Persistent : Sepals persist till the fruit formation and are present even in the mature fruit.

It can be accrescent (sepals grow in size, remain green and may cover the fruit, e.g.,$ Brinjal, Chillies$) or marcescent (sepals do not grow with the growth of fruit and become dry, e.g., $Guava, Piper$).

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