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Which one has the largest number of genera and species of plants?
Which one has the largest number of genera and species of plants?
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The correct option is D Asteraceae
Asteraceae or Compositae, commonly known as the Sunflower family is a very large and widespread family of flowering plants. The family currently has 32,913 accepted species names, in 1,911 genera and 13 subfamilies.In terms of numbers of species, the Asteraceae are rivalled only by the Orchidaceae family. Most members of Asteraceae are annual or perennial herbs, but a significant number are also shrubs, vines, or trees. The family has a worldwide distribution, from the polar regions to the tropics, colonizing a wide variety of habitats.So, the correct answer is 'Asteraceae'.
Asteraceae or Compositae, commonly known as the Sunflower family is a very large and widespread family of flowering plants. The family currently has 32,913 accepted species names, in 1,911 genera and 13 subfamilies.In terms of numbers of species, the Asteraceae are rivalled only by the Orchidaceae family. Most members of Asteraceae are annual or perennial herbs, but a significant number are also shrubs, vines, or trees. The family has a worldwide distribution, from the polar regions to the tropics, colonizing a wide variety of habitats.
So, the correct answer is 'Asteraceae'.
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