DENDROLOGY

DENDROLOGY AND SOCIETY

MORPHOLOGY AND IDENTIFICATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Select a zygomorphic flower from the given list
A
Hibiscus
B
Rose
C
Crotalaria
D
Jasmine
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cassia is an example of a zygomorphic flower with imbricate aestivation. Cassia is a flowering plant that is native to India and its adjacent countries. The plant is used for its medicinal purposes and the flowers are also consumed by some people. > Asymmetric: a flower that cannot be divided into 2 equal halves.

Detailed explanation-2: -Zygomorphic flower is a flower which can be divided into two equal vertical halves by only one plane. A zygomorphic flower has bilateral symmetry. For example, Pea, Salvia.

Detailed explanation-3: -Note:‌ ‌‌Flowers that can be divided into two halves from one plane is known as a zygomorphic flower. Pea, cassia, gulmohar, and bean show zygomorphic flowers. Whereas plants such as datura, mustard, and chilli show actinomorphic flowers.

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