Question

Which of the following is/are the characteristics of the family whose floral diagram is given?
(i) Aloe, Asparagus and Colchicum belong to this family.
(ii) Flower is zygomorphic.
(iii) Floral formula is O+P3+3A3+3G3.
(Fruits are berry or capsule.

• A. (i),(ii) and (iii)
• B. (iii) only
• C. (i) only
• D. (i), (iii) and (iv)

Answer 1

The correct option is D (i), (iii) and (iv)

This floral diagram belongs to Liliaceae family. Aloe, Asparagus and Colchicum belongs to this family. Flower is bisexual and actinomorphic. Floral formula is O+P(3+3)A(3+3)G(3). Fruits are capsule and rarely berry.

Thus, the correct answer is '(I), (iii), and (iv).'