Q3 / 180 · AIIMS 2019 (25 May) · Botany

Which of the following flowers represent zygomorphic symmetry?

  • A
    Canna, Mustard, Chilly, Datura
  • B
    Mustard, Canna, Pea, Datura
  • Correct answer
    C
    Pea, Bean, Cassia, Gulmohar
  • D
    Pea, Bean, Canna, Chilly

Solution

A flower which can be divided into two equal vertical halves by one plane only is called as zygomorphic, e.g., pea, bean, Cassia and gulmohar. Canna is asymmetrical while mustard, chilly and Datura possess actinomorphic symmetry.

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

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