Question

How many of the given features are related to plant family to which Indigofera belongs?
(a) Diadelphous stamens
(b) Bicarpellary ovary
(c) Vexillary aestivation
(d) Polypetalous corolla
(e) Non endospermic seeds
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4
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Answer 1

Answer:

The Indigofera genus belongs to the Fabaceae family. The family was earlier called as Papilionoideae. The answer is 4.

Explanation:

Following are the few characteristic features of it:-

• The inflorescence is racemose.
• The flowers are bisexual and zygomorphic.
• There are five sepals(gamosepalous).
• The petals are five in numbers(polypetalous). The destination is vexillary aestivation consisting of a posterior standard, two lateral wings, two anterior one forming keel.
• There are ten stamens(diadelphous).
• The ovary is superior and monocarpellary.
• There are one to many seeds present and the seeds are non-endospermic.

So, 4 features are matching.