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Staminodes occur in family

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Papilionatae / Arachis
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Malvaceae / Hibiscus
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Cesalpinoideae / Cassia
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Cruciferae / Iberis
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Solution

The correct option is C Cesalpinoideae / Cassia
  • In botany, a staminode is an often rudimentary, sterile or abortive stamen, which means that it does not produce pollen.
  • Staminodes are frequently inconspicuous and stamen-like, usually occurring at the inner whorl of the flower, but are also sometimes long enough to protrude from the corolla. Staminodes are present in families like Cesalpinoideae.
  • Hence, Staminodes occur in family Cesalpinoideae / Cassia
  • So, the correct answer is 'Cesalpinoideae / Cassia'.

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