Question

In Calotropis, the fruit is

• A. Etaerio of follicles
• B. Etaerio of achenes
• C. Etaerio of berries
• D. Etaerio of samaras

Answer 1

The correct option is A Etaerio of follicles

Calotropis represents an aggregate type of fruit in which two follicle type of simple, dry and dehiscent fruitlets develop from a single flower.

Etaerio of achenes have a dry, indehiscent fruitlet instead of dehiscent fruitlets of calotropis.

Etaerio of berries will have succulent fruitllets instead of dry fruitlets.

Etaerio of samaras will have winged fruitlets whereas winged structures are absent in calotropis.

The correct answer is 'Etaerio of follicles'.