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Androecium

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Choose the correct term that suits the description:
'Stamens united with the petals of the flower'

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Monadelphous

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Epipetalous

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Fused

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Polyadelphous

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Solution

The correct option is B Epipetalous
When stamens are united with the petals of the flower, they are said to be epipetalous stamens. In other words, the filaments are adnate to corolla.
Example: Brinjal flower, Datura flower

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