Family Fabaceae differs from Solanaceae and Liliaceae. With respect to the stamens, pick out the characteristics specific to family Fabaceae but not found in Solanaceae or Liliaceae.
- ADiadelphous and Dithecous anthers
- BPolyadelphous and epipetalous stamens
- CMonoadelphous and Monothecous anthers
- DEpiphyllous and Dithecous anthers
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
[Image comparing floral diagrams of Fabaceae, Solanaceae, and Liliaceae]Fabaceae: Characterized by diadelphous stamens (filaments in two bundles, often ).Solanaceae: Characterized by epipetalous stamens (attached to petals).Liliaceae: Characterized by epiphyllous (epitepalous) stamens.While dithecous anthers are common, the diadelphous condition is unique to Fabaceae among these three.