Question

Chrysanthemum flowers either in winter season or in evening because it is a

• A. Short-day plant
• B. Long-day plant
• C. Day-neutral plant
• D. Mid-day plant

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Short-day plant

The ability of the plant to respond towards the duration of sunlight is known as photoperiodism. Chrysanthemum is a short day plant which requires very little day light to induce flowering. It requires nearly 10 hours day light maximum in a day.

So, the correct answer is option A.