Class 11 · Morphology of Flowering Plants

Calyx Structure and Aestivation — NEET Biology

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Calyx: sepals five, united, persistent, valvate aestivation

NCERT Biology · Class 11 · Chapter 5 · Paragraph 49
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Which of the above statements are correct about the floral characteristics of Solanaceae? S1: The flowers of Solanaceae are typically bisexual and actinomorphic. S2: The calyx consists of five united sepals with valvate aestivation, and remains persistent. S3: The corolla has five united petals, exhibiting valvate aestivation, and stamens are epipetalous. S4: The androecium contains five stamens, which are free and arranged in two bundles. S5: The gynoecium is bicarpellary, syncarpous, with a superior ovary and parietal placentation.

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