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Potato is included in Solanaceae family because

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Flower is epipetalous

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It is pentamerous

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Ovary is slightly diverted from its position

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D All of the above
Potato (Solanum tubersum) is the member of family solanaceae, which is characterized by obliquely placed superior ovary, epipetalous and pentamerous flowers.

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