Question

Zygomorphic flowers show bilateral symmetry.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

In terms of symmetry, a flower may be actinomorphic (radial symmetry) or zygomorphic (bilateral symmetry).
When a flower can be divided into two equal radial halves in any radial plane passing through the centre, it is said to be actinomorphic, e.g., mustard, datura, chilli.
When it can be divided into two similar halves only in one particular vertical plane, it is zygomorphic, e.g., pea, gulmohur, bean, Cassia.