Q12 / 160 · JIPMER 2006 · Botany

Floral formula of Figure is characteristic of the family :

  • A
    Papilionaceae
  • Correct answer
    B
    Caesalpinoideae
  • C
    Cruciferae
  • D
    Mimosoideae

Solution

The member of sub-family Caesal pinieae have bracteate, zygomorphic, bisexual, hypogynous, pentamerous flowers with 5 -sepals (polysepalous) 5-petals (polypeptalous), $5+5$ stamens (polyandrous) and monocarpellary, superior ovary with marginal placentation.

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

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