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The name Papilionaceae and Cruciferae is based on _________.
The name Papilionaceae and Cruciferae is based on _________.
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The correct option is A Corolla
- Family Cruciferae is characterized by the presence of four petals in its corolla which are arranged in a single whorl in valvate aestivation. The four narrow petals open at a right angle to each other which in turn gives an appearance of a Greek cross, hence, the name cruciform corolla.
- Papilionaceae is another name of the family Fabaceae. It includes the leguminous plants whose flowers have butterfly-shaped corollas with a single large posterior petal termed as vexillum, two lateral petals, and one anterior keel, Papilio is the Latin word for butterfly, hence the name Papilionaceae.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A.
- Family Cruciferae is characterized by the presence of four petals in its corolla which are arranged in a single whorl in valvate aestivation. The four narrow petals open at a right angle to each other which in turn gives an appearance of a Greek cross, hence, the name cruciform corolla.
- Papilionaceae is another name of the family Fabaceae. It includes the leguminous plants whose flowers have butterfly-shaped corollas with a single large posterior petal termed as vexillum, two lateral petals, and one anterior keel, Papilio is the Latin word for butterfly, hence the name Papilionaceae.
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