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Onion and garlic both belong to the family

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Cucurbitaceae
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Graminae
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Compositae
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Liliaceae
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Solution

The correct option is C Liliaceae
The botanical name of onion is Allium cepa. It is also known as the bulb onion or common onion and is used as a vegetable. It is widely cultivated species of the genus Allium. The onion is a biennial or a perennial plant. Allium sativum, commonly known as garlic, is a species in the genus Allium. It is a medicinal plant. The garlic bulb is also used in cooking. They belong to family Liliaceae
So, the correct answer is 'Liliaceae'

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