Question

Which of the following is a dicotyledonous family?

• A. Liliaceae
• B. Solanaceae
• C. Pappilionaceae
• D. Both B and C

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both B and C

Dicotylodoneae is a group of angiosperms that are characterized by:

Taproot system,

Vascular tissue present in columns,

Posses xylem vessels,

Leaves have reticulate venation,

Stem with open collateral vascular bundles arranged in a ring and

Seed is covered by fruits and

Show secondary growth.

All these characters are found in families Solanaceae and Pappilionaceae.

So the correct option is 'Both B and C'