Etaerio of follicles occurs in

Lotus

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Rose

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Calotropis

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Clematis

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Solution

The correct option is C
Calotropis

The fruit in calotropis is an aggregate of dehiscent follicle type of fruits known as etaerio of follicles. The fruit in lotus and rose is an etaerio of achenes whereas the fruit in clemantis is a simple achene. So, the correct answer is 'Calotropis'

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Part of the leaf modified into tendril in Clematis is

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