Question

Peculiarity of pistil of Poaceae is

• A. Two stigmas borne directly over ovary
• B. Three stigmas borne over ovary directly
• C. One stigma borne directly over ovary
• D. Three styles borne over ovary

Answer 1

The correct option is A Two stigmas borne directly over ovary

A pistil may consist of carpels, ovary, style, stigma, carpels may join together with a single ovary. Poaceae is a large family of monocotyledonous flowering plants which are collectively referred to as grasses. In Poaceae, the stigmas are 2 which are usually feathery and they are borne directly over an ovary. This is the peculiar feature of the pistil in Poaceae.

So, the correct answer is 'Two stigmas borne directly over ovary'.