Question

Choose the product that is derived from stigma and style
a. Saffron
b. Fenugreek
c. Asafoetida
d. Psyllium

Answer 1

Hint: From the stigma and style of the flower of Crocus sativus threads are collected and dried and used mainly for colouring and seasoning purposes. It is the world’s most expensive spice by weight. It has iodoform or hay-like smell due to phytochemical picrocrocin.

Complete answer:
The flower is the reproductive unit in the higher plants. It is a modified shoot ,meant for sexual reproduction .It consists of four whorls which are successively arranged on the thalamus or receptacle. Thalamus is the swollen end of the medical or the stalk .The four whorls present in a flower are calyx, Corolla, androecium and gynoecium are the reproductive organs of a flower.

Calyx and Corolla are non essential accessory organs and androecium and gynoecium are the reproductive organs of a flower.

Gynoecium is the female reproductive part of the flower. It consists of a single pistil or may have more than one pistil .

Pistil is further divided into three parts
• Stigma: After pollination stigma serves as a landing platform for pollen grains. Crocus have three stigmas which have funnel shaped It is the stigma that forms commercially available saffron (zafran) when it dries.
• Style :Style is the elongated part beneath the stigma.
• Ovary: The basal bulged part of the pistil is called ovary.

Hence, the correct answer is option (A).

Note: Crocus sativus (Kesar) is widespread in Kashmir .Its dry stigma and stylish top make turmeric a great choice. It has medicinal value. Contains the bitter principle Picrocrocin. Saffron is a mild gastric stimulant, carminative, antispasmodic, nerve-calming, mild drug, diuretic, and emmenagogue. This is a way to increase menstruation. It is also used for fever, hysteria, meteoric colic, asthma, vaginal discharge, piles and colds in children.