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The Flower

Question

Assertion : Flowers of chillies are actinomorphic.

Reason: Flowers of chillies can be cut into two equal halves on any radial plane.

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Solution

In the families brassicaceae (mustard) solanaceae (Datura and chillies) and liliaceae (onion, garlic, Gloriosa), the flowers can be cut into two equal parts on any radial plane. Such flowers are described as actinomorphic.



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