Question

Allium cepa is example of

• A. Cruciferae
• B. Liliaceae
• C. Solanaceae
• D. Compositae

Answer 1

The correct option is B Liliaceae

Liliaceae consist of 15 genera and 705 species. These are herbaceous perennial plants. The common example of Liliaceae family includes Allium sativum, Allium cepa, Astragalus membranaceus, Convallaria majalis and Aloe vera. Allium cepa, the onion (also called as bulb onion or common onion) is a monocot bulbous perennial. It is used as vegetable and is also used as medicine.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.