Question

Which of the following families contains only woody talltrees?
(a) Ranunculaceae
(b) Rosaceae
(c) Myrtaceae
(d) Solanaceae​

Answer 1

The family of plants that contain only woody tall trees is c). Myrtaceae family.

Following are some of the important characteristics of Family Myrtaceae.

• The members of the Family Myrtaceae mostly consist of tall trees that are leathery or woody, shrubs, and very rarely herbs.
  
• The root system of such plants under this family is tap-root with a branched system.
  
• The stems of these trees (for example, Eucalyptus, Psidium, etc) are woody, erect, and branched, with shiny and smooth barks. The trees have a bicollateral type vascular bundle.

Other Options:

• Ranunculaceae- Also known as the Buttercup Family, they mostly consist of small flowering plants.
  
• Rosaceae- Mostly consists of shrubs, and the tree sizes are small to medium only.
  
• Solanaceae- Includes climbers, shrubs, small-sized trees, and herbs.

Hence, the correct option for the family containing only woody tall trees would be c). Myrtaceae.

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