Question

Flower of Datura is an example of________.

• A. Gamopetalous corolla
• B. Gamosepalous calyx
• C. Polypetalous corolla
• D. Polysepalous calyx

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A Gamopetalous corolla
B Gamosepalous calyx

Explanation of the correct options:

1. Datura has all the four essential whorls i.e., calyx, corolla, androecium and gynoecium. So, it is a complete flower.
2. It contains both androecium and gynoecium in the same flower. Hence, it is a bisexual complete flower.
3. Datura flower has fused corolla and fused calyx too.
4. The sepals are fused to form a tube-like structure similar to the petals.
5. Therefore, it is an example of a gamosepalous calyx and a gamopetalous corolla.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option C and D didnot satisfy the appropriate explanation of the given question.

Final answer: Flower of Datura is an example of Gamopetalous corolla and Gamosepalous calyx.