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Adelphy of Stamens

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Non-functional stamens are called _______

A

Assessory stamens

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Staminodes

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Supplementary stamens

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Staminates

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Solution

The correct option is B Staminodes
In some flowers like Cassia and Canna, the stamen does not develop the fertile anther and such a stamen is called staminode. The staminode can become petaloid, as seen in Canna.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Staminodes'

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