Question

Diadelphous stamens are found in :

• A. China rose and Citrus
• B. China rose
• C. Citrus
• D. Pea

Answer 1

The correct option is D Pea

When stamens in a flower are united to form two bundles, it is said to be diadelphous (di - two, adelphy - fusion of stamens).
Example - Pea.

When stamens in a flower are united to form a single bundle, it is said to be monoadelphous (mono - one, adelphy - fusion of stamens).
Example - China rose.

When stamens in a flower are united to form more than two bundles, it is said to be polyadelphous (poly - many, adelphy - fusion of stamens).
Example - Citrus.