The technical term used for the androecium in a flower of China rose (Hibiscus rosa sinensis) is

The technical term used for the androecium in a flower of China rose (Hibiscus rosa sinensis) is
  1. monadelphous
  2. diadelphous
  3. polyandrous
  4. polyadelphous

Solution

In monadelphous condition, all filaments become fused and form a group, while anther remain free, $e g$, China rose Achyranthes, etc. In diadelphous, two separate bundles of united filaments are formed, eg, pea. In polyadelphous, more than two separate bundles of filaments are formed, eg, Ricinus.

Asked in: NEET 2010 (Screening)

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