Q13 / 200 · NEET 2009 (Screening) · Botany

An example of axile placentation is

A
Argemone
B
Dianthus
Correct answer
C
lemon
D
marigold

Solution

Lemon (Citrus sp.) belongs to family-Rutaceae, contains axile placentation. Argemone belongs to family-Papaveraceae, contains parietal placentation. Dianthus belongs to family-Caryophyllaceae, contains free-central placentation. Marigold belongs to family-Asteraceae, contains basal placentation.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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