Solanaceae Flower Structure — NEET Biology
✅ Asked in NEET 2019Gynoecium: bicarpellary obligately placed, syncarpous; ovary superior, bilocular, placenta swollen with many ovules, axile
NTA tests students on the specific floral characteristics of Solanaceae family, particularly the bicarpellary (two carpels), syncarpous (fused carpels) ovary with axile placentation. The key trap is confusing Solanaceae with other families—students often mix up whether it has monocarpellary or bicarpellary structure, or forget that syncarpous means the carpels are completely fused. Remember: Solanaceae = 2 fused carpels + superior ovary + axile placenta + many ovules on swollen placenta. This appears repeatedly because plant family characteristics are classification essentials, and Solanaceae (tomato, potato, chili) is a common example in practical exams.
Bicarpellary ovary with obliquely placed septum is seen in:
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