CameraIcon
CameraIcon
SearchIcon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
2
You visited us 2 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

The botanical name for onion and garlic can be written as


A

Allium cepa and Asphodelus tenuifolius

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B

Allium sativum and Allium cepa

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C

Asphodelus tenuifolius and Allium sativum

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D

Allium cepa and Allium sativum

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is D

Allium cepa and Allium sativum


The correct option is D:

Explanation for the correct option:

  1. Allium cepa is the botanical name for onion and it belongs to the Alliaceae family.
  2. Allium sativum is the botanical name for garlic and it has traditionally been used as herbal medicine to prevent a variety of diseases and disorders.

Explanation for the incorrect options:

Options A, B, and C:

Asphodelus tenuifolius is the botanical name for the field weed which is commonly found in wheat and chickpea fields.

Final answer: The botanical name for onion and garlic can be written as Allium cepa and Allium sativum.


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Flowering and Non-Flowering
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon