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The primitive type of stamens are found in which of the following family?
The primitive type of stamens are found in which of the following family?
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The correct option is D Degeneriaceae or Magnoliaceae
The Magnolia family has the following primitive characteristics:
(1) Large flowers with numerous petals and sepals (tepals).
(2) Numerous spirally arranged stamens at the base of a cone like receptacle bearing numerous spirally arranged carpels.
(3) Each seed has a fleshy red outer layer (aril) and hangs from its follicle by a threadlike stalk.
(4) Radial symmetry or actinomorphic and floral axis (receptacle) elongated.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.
The Magnolia family has the following primitive characteristics:
(1) Large flowers with numerous petals and sepals (tepals).
(2) Numerous spirally arranged stamens at the base of a cone like receptacle bearing numerous spirally arranged carpels.
(3) Each seed has a fleshy red outer layer (aril) and hangs from its follicle by a threadlike stalk.
(4) Radial symmetry or actinomorphic and floral axis (receptacle) elongated.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.
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