graminae Flashcards
1
Q
which is the fifth-largest plant family
A
poaceae
2
Q
order of families wrt size
A
asteraceae>orchidaceae > fabaceae> rubiaceae> poaceae
3
Q
inflorescence
A
spikelet
4
Q
flower
A
bracteate, zygomorphic
5
Q
bisexual flowers are seen in
A
oryza
6
Q
unisexual flowers are seen in
A
zea mays
7
Q
the perianth is reduced to
A
lodicules
8
Q
androecium may be
A
3-6
9
Q
gynoecium
A
monocarpellary, hypogynous, contains single ovule, basal placentation
10
Q
fruit
A
caryopsis
11
Q
seed is
A
endospermic
12
Q
wheat
A
Triticum aestivum
13
Q
rice
A
Oryza sativa
14
Q
maize
A
Zea mays
15
Q
jowar
A
sorghum vulgare
