Persistent calyx is the character of plants belonging to Family
A
Solanaceae
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B
Malvaceae
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C
Cruciferae (Brassicaceae)
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D
Compositae
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Solution
The correct option is A Solanaceae Persistent calyx, is calyx or part of the flower remaining attached to the fruit, Generally calyx and corolla wither off after fertilization, that is when the ovary is converted to fruit and ovules into seed. However, in members of solanaceae - brinjal, tomato, chilles we observe the calyx attached to the fruit .therefore known as persistant calyx