Question

Which of the following are not characteristic features of the family Fabaceae?

• A. Tap root system, compound leaves and raceme inflorescence
• B. Flowers actinomorphic, twisted aestivation and gamopetalous
• C. Stamens ten, introse, basifixed and dithecous
• D. Monocarpellary, ovary, superior and bent stigma
• E. Fruit is legume

Answer 1

The correct option is B Flowers actinomorphic, twisted aestivation and gamopetalous

Characteristic features of the family Fabaceae are -
1. Leaves are usually alternate and compound.
2. The flowers are zygomorphic and in general, have five fused sepals.
3. The petals are also five free.
4. The presence of having a short usually cup-shaped hypanthium.
5. Stamens ten in number, superior ovary and curved style.
6. Placentation marginal.
Flowers of Fabaceae do not show actinomorphic nature, twisted aestivation and gamopetaly. Thus, the correct answer is option B.