Question

Which of the following statements is not correct for floral formula ?

• A. 'Br' stands for bracteate and 'K' stands for calyx
• B. Superior ovary is represented as $\overline{G}$
• C. $⨁$ represents actinomorphic and %
  represents zygomorphic nature of flower
• D. Fusion is indicated by enclosing the figure with bracket

Answer 1

The correct option is B Superior ovary is represented as $\overline{G}$

The floral formula is represented by some symbols. In the floral formula, Br stands for bracteate K stands for calyx, C for corolla, P for perianth, A for androecium and G for Gynoecium, ⊕ for actinomorphic and % for zygomorphic nature of flower. Inferior ovary is represented as $\overline{G}$ while superiory ovary is represented by $\underset{–}{G}$. Fusion is indicated by enclosing the figure within bracket and adhesion by a line drawn above the symbols of the floral parts.