Question

Which of the following is TRUE regarding epicalyx?

• A. Epicalyx is a whorl of floral organs present inside the calyx
• B. Epicalyx is a whorl of floral organs present outside the calyx
• C. Epicalyx is not present in all plants
• D. Both B and C

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Both B and C

When scaly appendages called bracteoles are present on the pedicel that resemble the calyx that forms a whorl outer side of a calyx. It is a characteristic feature of the Malvaceae family and is not present in all plants.

So, the correct option is D 'Epicalyx is a whorl of floral organs present outside the calyx and

Epicalyx is not present in all plants'