Question

The liliaceous is distinguished from Amaryllidaceous on the basis of.

• A. Regular timorous flower with superior ovary
• B. Umbellate inflorescence, regular timorous flower with superior ovary
• C. Umbellate inflorescence, regular flower and inferior ovary
• D. Umbellate inflorescence and inferior ovary

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Regular timorous flower with superior ovary

A. Regular timorous flower with superior ovary.

Alliaceae or liliaceous have bulbous plants with basal leaves.The flowers have a superior ovary and are borne in a leafless umbel subtended by bracts.

Amaryllidaceae have bulbous herbs with contractile roots and basal leaves.The flowers have inferior ovaries and are borne in umbels with subtending bracts.