Persistent calyx is characteristics of

Allium/Liliaceae

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Hibiscus/Malvaceae

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Dalbergia/papilionatae

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Solanum/Solanaceae

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Solution

The correct option is D Solanum/Solanaceae
Persistent : Sepals persist till the fruit formation and are present even in the mature fruit .It can be accrescent (sepals grow in size remain green and may cover the fruit e.g., Brinjal , Chillies) or marcescent (sepals do not grow with the grow of fruit and become dry e.g., Guava, Piper) .

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Which of the following are the characteristic features of Solanaceae?

I. Exstipulate leaves

II. Persistent calyx

III. Racemose inflorescence

IV. Unilocular ovary

V Fruits are either berry or capsule

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