Q37 / 180 · NEET 2018 · Botany
Which of the following flowers only once in its life-time?
- AMango
- BJackfruit
- Correct answerCBamboo species
- DPapaya
Solution
Bamboo plants are perennial, monocarpic plants. They flower only once in their lifetime, usually after 50-100 years. They produce a large number of fruits and die. Mango, Jackfruit, and Papaya are polycarpic plants. i.e. they flower repeatedly at regular intervals every year.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.