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Radial symmetry is found in the flower of:
Radial symmetry is found in the flower of:
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The correct option is B Brassica
If a flower is divided into two equal halves by cutting in any plane passing through the centre then it is called radially symmetrical. Example: Brassica is a genus of mustard family. Other examples are datura and chilli.
Actinomorphic flower (radially symmetrical)
Brassica
Cassia, Trifolium and Pisum flowers are bilaterally symmetrical. If a flower is divided into two similar halves by cutting in only in one particular plane then it is called bilaterally symmetrical. Example: Cassia, gulmohur, bean.
Zygomorphic flower (bilaterally symmetrical)
Pisum
Cassia
Trifolium
If a flower is divided into two equal halves by cutting in any plane passing through the centre then it is called radially symmetrical. Example: Brassica is a genus of mustard family. Other examples are datura and chilli.
Actinomorphic flower (radially symmetrical) BrassicaCassia, Trifolium and Pisum flowers are bilaterally symmetrical. If a flower is divided into two similar halves by cutting in only in one particular plane then it is called bilaterally symmetrical. Example: Cassia, gulmohur, bean.
Zygomorphic flower (bilaterally symmetrical) Pisum Cassia TrifoliumSuggest Corrections
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