Question

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the stamens in hibiscus?

• A. Stamens are free in the case of hibiscus.
• B. The filaments are united in several groups
• C. The filaments are united in two bundles.
• D. The stamens are joined in a single group.

Answer 1

The correct option is D The stamens are joined in a single group.

In the case of hibiscus, the filaments of the anther's are fused to form a single group. Hence, the hibiscus flower is termed monadelphous.
In other cases, stamens may be free or united in different ways. Based on the design of the cohesion of stamens, the androecium are divided as polyandrous, monadelphous, diadelphous, and polyadelphous.