Question

Subfamilies of Leguminosae family are differentiated on the basis of

• A. Gynoecium
• B. Corolla and androeium
• C. Nature of plant
• D. Nature of fruit

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Corolla and androeium

The family Leguminosae is divided into three sub-families- Papilionoideae, Caesalpinioideae and Mimosoideae. These sub-families are sometimes recognised as three separate families- Papilionaceae, Caesalpiniaceae and Mimosaceae. The three subfamilies are generally identifiable by their flowers.