The 'Cruciform' corolla is a characteristic feature of which Dicot family?
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae (formerly Cruciferae) is characterized by four petals arranged in a cross-like (cruciform) manner. Common examples include mustard, cabbage, and radish.
Keep practicing
More Dicots questions
- Which Dicot family is characterized by the presence of a 'Bicollateral' vascular bundle?
- The 'Involucre of bracts' and 'Capitulum' inflorescence are hallmark traits of which advanced Dicot family?
- The 'Epicalyx', an additional whorl of bracteoles, is frequently found in which Dicot family?
- What is the typical ploidy level of the endosperm in most Dicotyledonous seeds?
- Which part of the Dicot embryo gives rise to the root system during germination?
- Dicotyledons are considered more primitive or more advanced compared to Monocotyledons?