An example of axile placentation is -

An example of axile placentation is -
  1. Marigold
  2. Argemone
  3. Dianthus
  4. Lemon

Solution

Axile placentation occurs when the ovules are attached to a central column in a multi-chambered ovary. This is seen in Lemon (Citrus), where the ovary has multiple locules, and the ovules are arranged along the central axis.

Asked in: NEET 2009 (Mains)

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