Question

Which plants shows monadelphous condition belongs to fabaceae?

• A. Dolichos
• B. Crotalaria
• C. Tridax
• D. Both A and B
  

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Crotalaria

• In monadelphous condition, the stamens of a flower are united into one bundle by their filaments.

• Both Crotalaria and Dolichos are genera of flowering plants belonging to the family Fabaceae.

• Flowering plants belonging to Crotalaria is monadelphous, while in Dolichos, the androecium is diadelphous i.e., two separate bundles of united filaments (anthers are free) are formed.

• Whereas, Tridax shows a polyadelphous condition where stamens get united and form three or more groups or bundles and belong to the family ‎Asteraceae (daisy family).

• So, the correct answer is 'Crotalaria'.