Family Compositae can be distinguished from Solanaceae in having

Capitulum inflorescence

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Gamopetalous corolla

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Epipetalous stamens

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Bicarpellary gynoecium

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The correct option is A Capitulum inflorescence
A capitulum or head is the characteristic inflorescence of the sunflower family (Asteraceae). Depending on the tribe, the inflorescence may consist of ray flowers, disk flowers, or both ray and disk flowers. In Solanaceae, Cymose inflorescence is present.

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