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Which of the following is the correct floral formula of Liliaceae?

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Solution

The correct option is C
The floral formula gives information about the symmetry of the flower, the sexuality of the flower (unisexual or bisexual), number of sepals and petals and whether they are free or fused, number of stamens (free or fused), number of carpels (free or fused) and the position of ovary.

Symbols, alphabets and numbers are used to write a floral formula.

The floral formula of Liliaceae is Hence option c is correct.

Br represents bracteate condition, ⊕ represents actinomorphic condition, represents bisexual condition.

P(3+3) represents perianth with tepals arranged in two whorls.

A3+3 represents six stamens.

The flowers of Liliaceae show epiphyllous condition (stamens attached to tepals).

G(3) represents tricarpellary syncarpous gynoecium.

Option a represents the floral formula of Fabaceae.

Option d represents the floral formula of Solanaceae.

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