Question

Epipetalous stamens with free filaments and fused anthers occur in

• A. Asteraceae
• B. Solanaceae
• C. Liliaceae
• D. Poaceae

Answer 1

The correct option is A Asteraceae

Asteraceae or Compositae is a very large and widespread family of flowering plants. It is commonly referred to the sunflower family. In Asteraceae, the stamens are 5 and rarely 4, epipetalous (stamens attached to petals), syngenesious (filament of the stamen is free and anthers are fused), forming a tube which encloses style.

So, the correct answer is 'Asteraceae'.