Question

Compositae is also known as
A) Fabaceae
B) Asteraceae
C) Liliaceae
D) Poaceae

Answer 1

Hint: Compositae is a very large family consisting of flowering angiosperm. It is also known as the sunflower family.

Complete Answer:
A) All the species belonging to the family compositae have dense flowers. The capitulum is of composite nature which consists of few or many flowers. They have star like inflorescence that’s why they are also known as Asteraceae.
- Most of the species of this family are annual or perennial herbs. The plants are economically important as they provide products like cooking oil, leafy vegetables, sweetening agents, herbal teas etc.
- Few plants of this family are marigold, dahlia, daisies etc.
B) The Fabaceae family is also known as the legume family. They consist of leguminous plants like pea, beans etc.
C) Liliaceae It is commonly known as lily family. It consists of species of flowering plants.
D) Poaceae It is commonly known as grass family. It includes cereal grasses, bamboo and the grasses found in natural grassland.

Thus the correct answer is (B). Compositae is also known as Asteraceae.

Additional information: They can be easily distinguished from other plants because of their inflorescence. The energy stored in these plants is generally inulin rather than starch.

Note: The Asteraceae family is composed of most highly evolved plants. Plants of the Aster family will have either disk flowers, ray flowers, or both. They are commercially important plants as they yield oil.