Question

Which among the following is not correct about classification of flowers?

• A. A flower containing only stamen is called staminate
• B. Based on symmetry, flowers are classified into actinomorphic, zygomorphic and asymmetric flowers
• C. Flowers that possess radial symmetry is said to be zygomorphic flower
• D. Canna is an asymmetric flower

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Flowers that possess radial symmetry is said to be zygomorphic flower

A flower containing only stamen is called staminate. Based on symmetry, flowers are classified into actinomorphic, zygomorphic and asymmetric flowers. Flowers that possess radial symmetry is said to be actinomorphic flower. Canna is an asymmetric flower.