Question

Which among the following set possess unisexual flowers?

• A. Cucurbita, Papaya, Chara, Sweet potato
• B. Date palm, Coconut, Castor, Maize
• C. Cycas, China rose, Onion, Vallisneria
• D. Marchantia, Pinus, Smilax, Rice

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Date palm, Coconut, Castor, Maize

In flowering plants, unisexual flowers can be present on the same plant (monoecious) as in maize, coconut, cucurbita or may be present on separate plants (dioecious) as in Papaya and Date palm. Do note that bisexual flowers are the norm in angiosperms.