Epipetalous androecium occurs in

Brassicaceae

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Solanaceae

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Asteraceae

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Both B and C

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Solution

The correct option is D Both B and C
In Solanaceae, the androecium consists of 5 stamens, epipetalous (stamens are united with petals), anthers dithecous, basifixed or dorsifixed, introrse and inferior.
In Asteraceae, the stamens are 5 (rarely 4), epipetalous.
So, the correct answer is 'Both B and C'.

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