Question

Wind pollinated plants generally do not show the character

• A. Feathery stigmas
  
• B. Well exposed stamens
  
• C. Single ovule in the ovary
  
• D. Flowers are large and colourful
  

Answer 1

The correct option is D Flowers are large and colourful


Wind pollination or anemophily
Pollination by wind is called anemophily. Wind pollinated or anemophilous flowers have the following characteristics:
$\bullet$Flowers are small, colourless, inconspicuous and do not produce nectar or scent.
$\bullet$Numerous flowers are organised into an inflorescence.
$\bullet$Pollen grains are produced in large numbers.
Wind pollination or anemophily
$\bullet$Pollen grains are light, dry, non-sticky and may bear wings to be easily carried away by wind over long distances.
$\bullet$Stigmas are usually branched, broad, well-exposed and feathery to trap pollen from the air.
Large and colourful flowers
Colored, showy, aromatic, and nectar-producing flower characters of flowers which depend on insects for pollination.
Final answer
(D) Flowers are large and colourful