Question

Style and stigma are edible in

• A. Coffea arabica
• B. Maize
• C. Crocus
• D. Corchorus

Answer 1

The correct option is C Crocus

Coffea arabica is commonly known as coffee. Flowers of Coffea arabica are pollinated and then cell division occurs which form small green fruits. Those fruits ripen containing two seeds. Those seeds are harvested and roasted to make coffee. Therefore, style and stigma of Coffea arabica are not edible and cannot be the answer.
In maize plant, the style is used for pollination, following which fertilization occurs and ultimately forms a kernel. Therefore, maize style and stigma are not used for edible purposes.
Corchorus is also known as jute. Its phloem tissues are harvested and jute fiber is formed. In thai cuisine, its leaves are used as food. But its style and stigma are not known for any edible use.
Crocus has three pronged style, each terminating in a stigma. It is dried and often used as a coloring and seasoning agent in food. It is commonly known as Saffron

Therefore, the correct answer is option C..