Question

Bilocular oblique ovary with numerous shining ovule on swollen axile placenta is the characteristics of

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

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Solanaceae

The gynoecium of Solanaceae is bicarpelar with a superior ovary and two locules, which may be secondarily divided by false septa.

The gynoecium is located in an oblique position in relation to the median plane of the flower because of the rotation of the posterior ovary towards the right side and anterior carpel to the left side by 45 ${}^0$.

They have one style and one stigma. Each locule has axile placentation of ovule.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.